Steam Car Network
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Magazine
  • For Sale
  • White Steam Car
  • Resources
    • Get And Give Help
    • Technical Articles
    • Steam Powered Cars
    • Links
  • Media
  • Contact

STEAM CARS & PARTS FOR SALE

EVENTS
|
MAGAZINE
|
CARS & PARTS FOR SALE
|
WANTED CARS & PARTS
|
GET HELP
|
TECHNICAL ARTICLES
|
BLOG

1922 Stanley 735B For Sale

3/1/2016

 
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.
  • One of little more than 1,700 Model 735s produced
  • Veteran of an around the world driving tour
  • Boiler upgraded to gasoline operation
SOLD $36300.00


Though Stanley Steamer has become a part of American automotive language, Stanley Steam Car is the preferred nomenclature of any Stanley owner. The Stanley brothers, identical twins who went by their initials, F.E. and F.O., set about building what was without a doubt the most famous automobile that used steam power to propel itself down the road. The Stanley was built in Massachusetts from 1899 to 1927, although the brothers retired from the company in 1917 while in their sixties. The Stanley was a beautifully engineered car that operated in virtual silence compared to gasoline-engine cars. It was the invention of the electric self-starter on gasoline automobiles more than any single item that spelled doom for the steam car.

The Stanley Model 735 was introduced in 1918. It brought to market a condensing boiler that offered greater range prior to having to stop for a refill—an obvious disadvantage to earlier models. Coils located in a traditional-style front-mounted radiator were part of a closed loop system whereby steam was returned to the boiler instead of being released into the atmosphere. The Model 735 became the most successful of all Stanley models with more than 1,700 sold over the model run.

This 1922 Stanley Model 735B touring is both a rare and interesting car . . . with a legend to match! Eric Massiet du Biest, a Frenchman, was determined to circumvent the earth while driving a steam car. As such, he selected this steamer, which was mechanically restored in 1992. He christened it “Passepartout” as an homage to the valet who accompanied Phineas Fogg in Jules Verne’s epic novel Around the World in 80 Days. He successfully completed his adventure, which is chronicled in the January–March 1993 issue of Bulb Horn. In 2009 the car was sold to a French engineer who completed a cosmetic and mechanical restoration, including improving upon the original boiler system to operate on gasoline, thus rendering the car more drivable and reliable.

Despite having abundant nicks and chips, the patina of this worn but proven Stanley is both appealing and charming. While no show queen, it will no less be the star wherever it appears while providing fun for both the driver and six of his or her friends.

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/.
For More Information Click Here
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    For instructions on how to add to our community's blog post, please visit our Get Involved page by clicking on the link above!

    Archives

    May 2022
    September 2021
    August 2021
    June 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    January 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016

    Categories

    All
    Cars For Sale
    Parts For Sale

    RSS Feed

Home
About
Blog
​Events
Classifieds
Resources
​Contact
Steam Car Network functions as a resource for all steam car and steam bike enthusiasts. The website is constantly updated with articles, events, and informative posts to keep the community alive and growing. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns at the email address below and we will promptly reply. 

​info@steamcarnetwork.com
Picture
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Magazine
  • For Sale
  • White Steam Car
  • Resources
    • Get And Give Help
    • Technical Articles
    • Steam Powered Cars
    • Links
  • Media
  • Contact