1902 Grout Model H Steam Runabout

Frederick, Charles, and Carl Grout produced both gasoline and steam-powered cars during the dozen years the company was in business. Initially, production was solely steam-powered cars, with production beginning in the summer of 1900. Within two years, there were no fewer than six models that included a touring car, a delivery vehicle, a Stanhope, and three runabouts. The Model H was a mid-priced car and continued in production through 1904, the same year a gasoline model was introduced. By 1906, the company had discontinued steam propulsion production and focused entirely on four-cylinder gasoline-powered cars.

This particular 1902 Grout Model H wears an older restoration, finished in black with red striping, and upholstered in pleated and buttoned red leather. The fenders are black leather. Lighting is provided by brass Neverout kerosene lamps light that includes red lenses that act as taillights.

The ownership history of this steam-powered car includes Richard Runion of Tiffin, Ohio.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020