Stanley (Stanley Steamer) Model History

United States · founded 1902

American steam-car pioneer (1902–1924), founded by the Stanley twins — maker of the Stanley Steamer and the car that set the 1906 land speed record.

Models

Runabout

The light, tiller-and-wheel steam runabouts (Models A through EX) that made Stanley one of America's best-known early carmakers.

Steam runabout · 1902–1909
Rocket

The canoe-shaped steam racer that set the 1906 land speed record at Ormond Beach — 127.66 mph, unbeaten by any car until 1911.

Steam racing car · 1906–1907
Model K Semi-Racer

Stanley's 'fastest stock car in the world' — a road-going semi-racing speedster sold off the back of the Rocket's record.

Steam speedster · 1907–1908
Mountain Wagon

Stanley's huge 9-to-12-passenger steam wagon — a hotel and resort shuttle that could climb grades gasoline cars of the day could not.

Steam passenger wagon · 1909–1916
Model 740

The last Stanley — a 20-hp condensing steamer offered as touring car, roadster, and sedan as the company entered receivership.

Steam touring car · 1922–1924

Other makes