Posted by jdemaris on January 10, 2011 at 10:52:19 from (67.142.130.29):
In Reply to: Re: propane posted by Mike M on January 10, 2011 at 10:24:31:
I was just reading that some of the best steam cars made in the USA could be fired up and driven in 15, from a cold-start. If true, that is amazing.
You often hear about the Stanley Steamer, but it was not one the best. The Doble was condidered the finest made. Came from California. Owned by many rich people, politicians, and movie stars in the 1930s. Doble was known for its "Flash Boiler." It could be driven from a cold start in 15 seconds, and after 80 seconds, be driven at a sustained 60 MPH. Has a top speed of over 100 MPH. Stanely Steamer took almost 12 minutes to get going. Doble when sold new came with a 100,000 mile warranty on the steam-generator, and the rest of the car for three-years.
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