American Steamer

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The American Steamer was an American steam car manufactured by the American Steam Truck Co. of Elgin, Illinois from 1922 to 1924.^[1]

Typical of the glut of steam cars that tried to get on the market in the early 1920s, the car featured a twin-cylinder compound double-acting motor deemed capable of at least 60 miles per hour (97 km/h). The company offered a touring car, a roadster, a coupe, and a sedan. At least 16 cars are known to have been built, though it is possible that as many as 20 actually left the factory. The prototype was tested as early as 1918, but neither its extensive testing nor Lincoln-appearing condenser could save the company from bankruptcy.

[edit] See also

• Alena Steam Car
• American Steam Car
• AMC (automobile)
• Coats Steam Car

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