http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-oldest-running-car-for-sale/19924/ (http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-oldest-running-car-for-sale/19924/)
Wonder if it has tank swelling problems? ;D
that was the tuner version, see the coffee can exhaust tip?
It gets a thumbs up for having leather seats, but I don't see any evidence of a stability control system or cabin ventilation filter to keep the killed skunk smell out. Also those wheels look like the suck in the snow and ice, and with winter coming on....I think I'll pass.
How fast is it? Will it do 140?
Quote from: krolik on September 23, 2011, 09:25:38 PM
How fast is it? Will it do 140?
No, it's just a regular Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, not a Capirex Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout.
doesn't look like it has any steering mechanism, or very little of it.
It's got a spade handle you twist or move. You can see it in this pic right at the seat:
http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-oldest-running-car-for-sale/19924/picture/143324/ (http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-oldest-running-car-for-sale/19924/picture/143324/)
JM
Quote from: fastwin on September 23, 2011, 02:02:14 PM
Wonder if it has tank swelling problems? ;D
Yeah, but steam tanks are supposed to expand a bit it's designed there... not a *feature*
Quote from: the_Journeyman on September 24, 2011, 07:39:45 AM
It's got a spade handle you twist or move. You can see it in this pic right at the seat:
Yep. The cars of this era had handles or tillers. The steering wheel came along a bit later.
IF i was a collector and could afford to buy it, i would run it everyday. Its running and it needs to stay that way.
Starbucks here I come. put-put-put-put-put-put
Gotta cash my check. put-put-put-put-put-put
Need some milk. put-put-Damn out of water.
I'll bet Jay Leno buys it.
Quote from: zooom on September 28, 2011, 10:05:44 AM
I'll bet Jay Leno buys it.
If I had to pick any random rich guy as a likely buyer, it'd be him.
If I recall correctly, Leno has a fondness for steam vehicles and has some rare ones in his collection.
Wouldn't surprise me at all.
Even though it sucks in the rain and snow, I have to give it points for the excellent window defroster and lack of ice buildup under the wiper blades. The keyless entry and ignition is also a plus. [thumbsup]
Sold for $4.6M.
http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/10/autos/worlds_oldest_car/index.htm?hpt=hp_c2 (http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/10/autos/worlds_oldest_car/index.htm?hpt=hp_c2)
Given that cars are supposed to conform to year of manufacture to be road-legal, I wonder if you could get it tagged and run it... :-)