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cortinaman Part of things Posts: 946	Steam cars cortinaman @cortinaman
	Apr 11, 2008 16:33:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Inspired by Steampunk:- Some real steam cars - A spitfire: - from here:- www.firedragon.com The Paxton Phoenix of 1953 - from auto.howstuffworks.com/1953-paxton-phoenix-convertible-coupe.htm A modern one: - www.steamcar.co.uk/index.htm ;D
	Old Fords never die they just go sideways

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escortmad79 Posted a lot Posts: 1,350	Steam cars escortmad79 @escortmad79
	Apr 11, 2008 18:58:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Years ago there used to be a Doble steam car powered mk2 Transit van. Don't know whatever happened to it
	My ex ride: 1969 Mk1 Escort Estate

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Speedman Posted hell of a lot [][][*] The future is bright...the future is Space Panther Posts: 5,547	Steam cars Speedman @speedman
	Apr 11, 2008 19:01:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Do they count as Retro


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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	Steam cars popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Apr 12, 2008 9:00:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	jay leno's got a vintage one that performs like a modern car, ultra rare but easily out performed a stamley steamer and didnt take an hour to get up to temp so you could use it, cant remember what its called but i remember being really impressed by its performance and thinking it would mucho better as an alternative fuel car.
	Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.

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BenzBoy Probably posted too much Posts: 17,940 Club RR Member Number: 7	Steam cars BenzBoy @benzboy Club Retro Rides Member 7
	Apr 12, 2008 10:28:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My Skoda Rapid used to do that! ;D
	1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 1989 Nissan Patrol OM606 conversion 2015 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi

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escortmad79 Posted a lot Posts: 1,350	Steam cars escortmad79 @escortmad79
	Apr 13, 2008 20:38:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 12, 2008 9:00:13 GMT popuptoaster said: jay leno's got a vintage one that performs like a modern car, ultra rare but easily out performed a stamley steamer and didnt take an hour to get up to temp so you could use it, cant remember what its called but I remember being really impressed by its performance and thinking it would mucho better as an alternative fuel car. Jay Leno has a couple of Stanleys too. They're termed Steam cars but have parafin burners
	My ex ride: 1969 Mk1 Escort Estate

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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	Steam cars popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Apr 13, 2008 20:49:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Its a 1925 Doble series E, just went and had a look on his site, i nicked this from wikipedia. The 1924 model Doble Series E steam car could run for 1,500 miles (2,400 km) before its 24-gallon water tank needed to be refilled; even in freezing weather, it could be started from cold and move off within 30 seconds, and once fully warmed could be relied upon to reach speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. In recent years Doble cars have been run at speeds approaching 120 mph (190 km/h), this without the benefits of streamlining and a lighter version of the Series E accelerated from 0 - 75 mph (121 km/h) in 10 seconds[citation needed]. Its fuel consumption, burning a variety of fuels (often kerosene), was competitive with automobiles of the day, and its ability to run in eerie silence apart from wind noise gave it a distinct edge. At 70 mph (110 km/h), there was little noticeable vibration, with the engine turning at around 900 rpm.
	Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.

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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	Steam cars marinanut @marinanut
	Apr 13, 2008 21:15:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jay Leno got done for speeding in one by the CHiPs.... it was the oldest car they'd ever booked for speeding! Guys a legend ;D
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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