STEAM CARS & PARTS FOR SALE

​"Hensel" steam powered 3-wheeled motorcycle.     NOW SOLD
This is a fascinating, completely hand made, one of a kind steam motorcycle. I believe it was built in the 40's by an aviation mechanic in California named Fred Hensel. And has been titled in that state as a hand built motorcycle. It is the ultimate in "steampunk" and all who see are in awe. This would be a big attraction at your museum, or private collection, and has never been on display, anywhere. It is not getting the attention it deserves in my small collection. It has to be seen to fully understand what a mechanical work of art it is. It has rack and pinion steering, a 2-part fold-up steering column, which folds up, and away, for entry into the vehicle.
You could write a book on all of the insane engineering that went into this.

These are the pictures of the Stanley model 70 owned for 30 years by Don Hummer.
I spent last week in Oklahoma City and can confirm that it is in good running condition.
The family is asking.
​ $160,000.00                                                
NOW SOLD

This is a well cared for solid car!

Any questions direct to me, Loren Burch (760) 382-2617.

Lot 170
1900 Marlboro Stanhope Chassis no. 1388
Estimate - £35,000 - £45,000
Offered without Reserve
To be auctioned on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at R.M Sotheby's London Event.

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Documents: Bill of Sale

• Rare Marlboro steam car
• AACA National First Prize, 1975
• Well-preserved older restoration

Orrin P. Walker was president of the Marlboro Automobile and Carriage Company, a carriage builder with a quarter-century of experience, in the Massachusetts town of that name. The Marlboro car had a water tube boiler, automatic pressure regulator and single chain drive. It would do 30 mph on ‘fair roads’ and 25 on ‘poor roads’ and could climb a 25 percent grade. By January 1901, Walker had built 30 steam cars and sold them all. He increased production but the following summer had to announce that he had a ‘stock of cars’ on hand. He then halted production, to his stockholders’ chagrin. Marlboro steam cars were few and far between in their day.

This early steam car was restored in the 1970s and received an Antique Automobile Club of America National First Prize in 1975. Fitted with all-white rubber tyres on wire spoke bicycle-style wheels, it seats two up high and proudly in its Stanhope coachwork. It is equipped with a roll-down front screen for steaming in bad weather. Steam is one of the fastest growing collecting categories, and few can offer the quality and rarity of this Marlboro.

OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.

• Very original early Stanley
• Recent sympathetic restoration
• London-to-Brighton eligible

SOLD £40873.00


F.E. and F.O. Stanley built their first steam car in 1897, but before they could ramp up manufacturing, they sold their company to John Walker and Amzi Barber, signing a one-year non-compete agreement. At year’s end, however, they were intent on getting back into the business and came up with a steam car featuring a new engine, fuel system, and boiler, resulting in higher pressures than ever used before. For 1903, the body was redesigned, and in 1904 model names were imposed for the first time. This car, the Model C runabout with folding front seat, sold for $695.

The current owner, a professional restorer, pursued this very original Stanley for many years. Only in 2012 was he able to buy it. The car came with a new boiler from Bourdon Boiler Works in Vermont, but uninstalled. In all other respects the car was very much as it had come from the factory, with original wood body and even the leather seating.

Intent on participation in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in England, he commenced a careful, sympathetic restoration. This involved installing the new boiler, valves, piping, and steam packing. New tires were fitted at this time. The driver’s seat was covered over the original leather, and the front seat was restored carefully with neatsfoot oil. The car was repainted in the original maroon and black pattern. Items added during the restoration included a gas headlight in front (not currently connected), a steam line to clear the burner line, a fuel gauge and boiler sight glass, and a steam whistle.

Because of health issues, the Stanley was drained and stored in 2013, and the Brighton Run has remained an unfulfilled ambition. A new owner will be able to rejoin the chase, easily recommissioning the car for the road and securing the necessary dating certificate for entry.

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at http://www.rmsothebys.com/.

  The pictures I have, show the engine standing upright on a handcart. I realize my photography may not be the best, but the engine seems to be in good order, it has 48 teeth on the gear. It was placed in a garage in 1972 and had been in working condition prior to that. I also have the boiler pictured that i want to sell with the engine.  
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 Sale price.  best offer
John and Nancy Lehmann
 America 410-310-2482
Email   uniques19956@goeaston.net