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Doug Miller wrote:
Google "Stanley Steamer". :-)


The Stanley Steamer was powered by petroleum-based fuel.


Not the one I saw. It was powered by solid fuel and had a boiler like
an ancient marine vessel. Mind you Australia has had some
exceptionally rare cars come in from around the world because we had
no manufacturing base for a long time. It used to be a favourite
collecting place for rich American car enthusiasts.