Full Steam Ahead - 1908 Stanley Model K Steam Car

[@williamjohnson7707]

The cinematography is superb! Nice work, nice guy as well. Although I must say, steam cars aren't something I know a lot about but they are definitely interesting

[@TaketotheRoad]

+William Johnson Thank you very much William really appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it. They sure are interesting. A very different way to drive.

[@JohnSmith-eo5sp]

I thought Hexane was a solid?

[@MmmHuggles]

I absolutely love the sound of it chugging down the road.

[@madmanmapper]

I absolutely love how he's not afraid to open it up.

[@wholeNwon]

Up a little.

[@simonervin7464]

My grandpa actually owns this some model looks and performs exactly alike he also has cars from 1911 and 1915 I’ve also always love how cars like Stanley alway bring the best out of people I have very fond memory’s of helping him start the car and just pumping fuel pressure when I was little

[@TaketotheRoad]

That’s cool Simon😎Thanks for stopping by and sharing👍

[@wholeNwon]

What an impressive gentleman. Hopefully he is continuing to enjoy both his Stanley and good health.

[@daltonnelsontrucking1259]

Such a beautiful and amazing piece of automotive history, I hope one day I can own one.

[@marvelpinnock3553]

Technology have come along way and just keeps on evolving, over time but it's good to know what existed before, nice I like it, very adventurous and entertaining, a blast into the past.

[@youtube.youtube.01]

I saw one of these in Mexico City at a museum which recently closed. The gentleman who presents the car in this video truly knows how to earn and inspire both respect and admiration.

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thank you very much! Bryan will appreciate that 👍

[@rckingracer]

I really hope steam cars make a comeback, with modern tech they could out perform ICE with the new drive for cleaner emissions an quieter for the torque they put out

[@TaketotheRoad]

It would be cool if steam tech could have another go. I reckon with a new approach it would be an interesting alternative. And you are right. The torque is surprising and impressive. Those vintage steam cars were very fast!

[@rckingracer]

Ya these cars seem simpler than internal combustion but I still like my cars. Would be kool to see a company start making them again

[@kevinmencer3782]

I occasionally watch Jay Leno's videos about his Doble Series E steam car, one of only a few still operating. The car was luxurious, quiet, and fast, especially for it's age. I often wonder how the technology would have progressed.

[@wholeNwon]

People frequently say similar things but the laws of physics can't be violated. External combustion engines like the Stanley's cannot approach the efficiency of ICE.

[@GoingtoHecq]

Range, weight, people driving steam bombs and frequently crashing them. Fatalities would increase drastically by making accidents more dangerous.

[@jaylittleton1]

Take to the Road, I want to thank both you and Bryan for this wonderful exhibition. And if Bryan reads this, I truly enjoyed your telling of the story. Heartfelt without being brash, enthusiastic yet gentle. If I lived in your country I would like to spend an afternoon with you. Cheers.

[@TaketotheRoad]

+Jay Littleton Thank you very much Jay! Really appreciate that. And I’m sure Bryan will as well. Glad you enjoyed our piece on the Stanley.

[@TheNewcastlePilot]

I absolutely love these vintage cars. I can only hope that one day, when I get to that age, I can enjoy them all the same.

[@40ounce58]

My great grandmother told my brothers and I about when she and my great grandfather were married in 1908 and for their wedding gift was to go for a ride in a Stanley Steamer. She said she was scared too death of it because of the noise it made. My great grandfather ended up buying one in 1910. ...and of course, great grandmother wasn’t happy about it. Lol

[@TaketotheRoad]

That's a nice little story Matthew! Nice to have that memory and connection to a Stanley Steamer passed on. Thanks for sharing. They do make a bit of noise, I think all the hissing and cracking noises can be a bit disconcerting.

[@40ounce58]

Take to the Road Thank you. I’m glad you liked my story. When I see a steamer at car shows, I always think about that story.

[@peteacher52]

Sage words, nicely spoken, Sir. The protocol of the start-up would not, in the day, have been any more irksome (probably a great deal less so) than bringing a pair into the stable, kitting them up and attaching the buggy. The only "down" I can see for the period motorist is that while parked up for shopping or visiting, steamers must still consume fuel to maintain pressure, the very problem that eventually made steam shunters uneconomic in marshalling yards when big Gardner-type diesels became available.

[@Punisher9419]

Sweet car. It's amazing how much torque these steam engines have.

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the Stanley. It sure is amazing. I think the assumption is because it is old, it is slow. It is impressive how rapid this steam car is.

[@Punisher9419]

Keep up the good work and you will get big for sure. Your videos are really great and different to the rest.

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate the feedback :)

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the bark of the exhaust. Very beautiful video.

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thank you Graham!😎It sure makes a cool noise doesn’t it. So different to what we are used too.

[@wholeNwon]

And they did have mufflers.

[@wholeNwon]

I'm fortunate to live in an area where there are a number of Stanleys. In fact, there used to be two Dobles as well. One had an original body and the other a RR body. But Clarence Marshall, the owner of the collection, was more of "a Stanley man", as he used to say. Now we only occasionally see them on the open road, but still great fun.

[@TaketotheRoad]

They are great fun and it must have been so cool to see them out and about on a regular basis.

[@wholeNwon]

@@TaketotheRoad It was indeed. I never saw the Dobles in use but the owner explained to me in detail exactly how they worked, though he himself was "a Stanley man", as he used to say. As an adult, I was asked to join the devoted group of experts who helped maintain the collection, but I didn't accept the invitation.

[@1924fordt]

Absolutely stunning ! I am totally conquered. The Stanleys are truly wonderful cars.👍

[@_crossedthread]

Brilliant video Niall.

[@TaketotheRoad]

+Chris Thomas Thank you very much Chris👍Glad you enjoyed it😎

[@bobotte3084]

Gorgeous, this thing is quite fast.

[@TaketotheRoad]

It is very fast! The amount of torque is stunning and it can keep pace with modern traffic with ease. They can easily reach 70mph but the brakes aren’t the best😉

[@LexHellius]

Thank you, enjoyed every second of this lovely video

[@TaketotheRoad]

Glad you enjoyed it😎👍

[@vijethsudhir5102]

Very nice. Steam cars should be back to the market someday

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thanks for watching!😎There are some people trying to bring them back as an alternative to EV and hybrids etc.

[@vijethsudhir5102]

@@TaketotheRoad electric vehicles are also an hazard. Battery chemicals are more dangerous and harmful. It is also difficult to dispose electronic waste. Steam power is best. Old is gold :)

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Brilliant video utter class what a lovely guy 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TaketotheRoad]

+Paul Dolden Details Thanks a lot Paul really appreciate that😎👍Glad you enjoyed it👊

[@jasonhall9010]

charming film, car and owner-

[@ChestnutCove]

Gorgeous Cory would love to have one I love steam!!

[@andrewward1887]

The British built steam power trucks right up to the 1950s.

[@sharpduds]

Unfortunately, the question about not how it goes but how quickly it stops was part of why the Stanley Steamer auto company shut down. One of the Stanley twins was test driving their latest prototype at top speed in Maine, and came up on two farmers chatting while driving with both horse-and-carts abreast the road. It was a case of hitting one of the farmers or driving into the woodpile, and he aimed for the woodpile. All in all though, steam autos are delightful cars, and I'd enjoy driving one one day, after remedial steam engine operating lessons of course

[@wholeNwon]

That was F.E. in 1918. Didn't know a "prototype" was involved. F.O. retired not long thereafter. But the cheap ICE cars were much more practical and far less expensive.

[@raydornbush]

It sure would be cool to see and be able to drive a modern steam car... for sure. :) My Opinion

[@TaketotheRoad]

With all the car industry throwing its weight behind electric and hybrids, I have seen some comments here and there suggesting now is the time to revisit steam. It doesn't seem to be catching the headlines though and would likely take a significant investor to give it the publicity needed to raise awareness. Who knows it might yet happen!

[@dominikknapik7990]

@@TaketotheRoad it might you never know

[@Кондаков_В]

Прекрасный образец эпохи стимпанка.

[@robert-oq9jq]

Not only was the Stanley steamer the fastest car on the road for a long time it was also the most beautiful, if I had lived back then that's the one I would want

[@wholeNwon]

Hopefully you could have afforded one. They were very expensive.

[@robert-oq9jq]

We probably could have afforded a wrecked one and had a blacksmith make what we needed, if we could just get our hands on the drivetrain we can rig it up to a horse carriage if we had to@@wholeNwon

[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

I wonder why this technology didn't last then? Could it be that it doesn't use petrol or diesel I wonder..? Yes, that was sarcasm..

[@AIuminum]

Imagine what could've been. I believe theres still a chance....

[@wholeNwon]

They used a LOT of oil-derived fuel. The cars were very expensive, inefficient and then the self starter came along for cheap ICE cars.

[@wholeNwon]

@@AIuminum Not as long as the laws of thermodynamics exist.

[@AIuminum]

@@wholeNwonIts easy to talk. Just because you can't engineer anything doesn't many other can't and haven't experimented with other ideas. The truth is out there. Keep your ignorance to yourself.

[@stripycascade13]

At 4:51 all you country folk can here the faint whistle of Jimmie Rodgers.

[@LDTV22OfficialChannel]

4:27 THEY USED THAT ONE MINECRAFT GAMEPLAY SONG BY KEVIN MCLEOD??? FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS????

[@DavidAbella]

What's the lowest and highest RPM on this vehicles?

[@julianceres1128]

These machines are quite fascinating. Highly doubt that I'll ever own one (sadly) but nonetheless they've struck a chord with me. They're just so ...strange. and steampunky. I think they're also quite eco-friendly. Correct me if I'm wrong tho.

[@Alex_-oc4bt]

Modern combustion engines are incredibly fuel efficient and burning fuel to heat up water into steam is way less efficient. Very cool machines however

[@ijerry1]

yes eco friendly in that the combustion is complete so they meet the most stringent clean air rules

[@wholeNwon]

@@ijerry1 Not really.

[@ijerry1]

@@wholeNwon If you watch Jay Leno's channel you will see that he cites steam cars as still meeting the most stringent of California's clean air laws. Not only is the combustion almost complete -unlike IC engines - they can also run on eco fuels like biofuels.

[@wholeNwon]

@@ijerry1 This MAY be true of Dobles or even Whites but stand near a Stanley some day and smell the fumes.

[@MrEmiosk]

How much main fuel do burn for an hours driving?

[@syahfinoakbar2227]

Trying to start a steam to be honest is a bit complicated

[@TaketotheRoad]

It is. But Bryan felt it was easy as he's been doing it for so long. The long start procedure didn't help sales of steam cars. Even though they did release a quick start Stanley that could be up and running in 10 minutes, the writing was already on the wall.

[@raydornbush]

@ Syahfino Akbar & Take to the Road Look up the Doble steam car by Abner Doble... that is as modern as you could get with steam cars back in the day.... and they were excellent cars. Which leads me to wonder how far that could have came if people continued to work on steam cars instead of prematurely throwing the idea in the trash.

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thanks for that Ray. I have heard of the Doble steamers. Need to look into them a bit more actually. Indeed it would be fascinating to see where steam tech could have gone if it had received the same level of investment as the combustion engine. I do think it is a technology that deserves attention. I'm sure some enterprising engineers could come up with clever uses with the advances that have been made in engineering in general.

[@syahfinoakbar2227]

Ray Dornbush doble is rare isn't it

[@simonervin7464]

Syahfino Akbar I have experience starting this exact model which my grandfather owns when you start it the first time it. May seem complicated but when you get a rhythm going it’s smooth sailing from there

[@JohnSmith-eo5sp]

I thought Hexane was a solid?

[@richcampoverde]

What a fantastic and beautiful machine i cant simply call it a car because i would be doing it a great injustice.

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thank you and thanks for watching😎👍It is pretty special isn’t it. And it sure is more than just a car!

[@richcampoverde]

Anyone who has this much passion and dedication to these machines deserves recognition. This is far more my cup of tea than those "viral" tide pod eating vids😒 sorry to sully your great vid with there name 😂 thanks for the reply and keep up the good work! I have subbed you my friend

[@TaketotheRoad]

You are too kind! My classic car videos aren't about "going viral". It's about the car, the owner and their story. I am glad you recognise that and approve! And thank you very much for the sub... I really appreciate it! 😎👍

[@richcampoverde]

Take to the Road any time 😁 keep up the good work and look after that beautiful machine you have😎 i am so envious

[@TaketotheRoad]

Thanks again🙏

[@chinnachinna5196]

Sir even I want to establish Steam engine like this plz will u guide me.....?

[@laszlodobrosi3517]

9:9 - 9:10 What is sound ?????

[@Jackd-cx2lp]

I am inventing a steam go kart

[@ungurdani8346]

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[@robert-oq9jq]

This guy's just putting around in it and I don't blame him but these cars were doing close to a hundred miles an hour at the turn of the century nothing else on the road gasoline or electric even came close

[@wholeNwon]

124

[@DwightW-e8z]

Coal fired to make the steam? Kinda like the EVs of today, using coal fired power plants to generate the electricity to charge those huge batteries...

[@wholeNwon]

No and never were. Boilers usually ran on kerosene. There were trucks and some very old, primitive cars that did use coal. The trucks were in use up to modern times.

[@Trashed20659]

To where can we direct EV haters to buy one of these?

[@johnaderley2554]

shut the bloody music

[@shadfallfan]

Lol boomer

[@laszlodobrosi3517]

9:9 - 9:10 What is sound ?????

[@laszlodobrosi3517]

9:9 - 9:10 What is sound ???

[@TaketotheRoad]

That’s just a horn which is in addition to the steam whistle. Bryan added it for a bit of fun.