Touring

The famous Stanley Steamer was invented by Francis Edgar Stanley and manufactured by him and his twin brother, Freelan Edgar Stanley. Initially, the Stanley brothers were violin makers and avid inventors who made a fortune with their patented dry photographic plates. The brothers, however, felt that the so-called 'explosion motors' of the era were a passing fad and that steam was the best form of power generation and storage.

This is a very notable Stanley 740 5-passenger Touring Car. It was the personal car for John Packard, one of the top restorers of Stanley components within the steam car community.

Built for touring and systematically refurbished mechanically, it successfully participated in the 2008 Bennington, Vermont, and 2010 Camden, Maine, steam car tours. More recently, it participated in the 2017 Henry Ford Old Car Festival.

Riding on a 130-inch wheelbase, it is powered by a 2-cylinder double-acting Baker Burner engine that produces 20 horsepower through a 23' diameter boiler. The 32' by 4.5' tires give the car a stately look while providing a smooth and luxurious ride.

The current owners of this Stanley Steam Car first saw it while vacationing in 2016. While attending the annual New England Auto Auction, it followed them home. They have been enjoying the car by sharing the legacy of the joy of driving this steam automobile.