Guest Hinckley Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I have had a fascination with steam since my father made a small two cylinder engine for me. Since that time I have read with fascination about the early steam cars and have attended numerous steam events. Though I was aware of the Doble it was the recent article in the January 2008 Hemmings Classic car that really fired me up. This car was astounding. In a search for more information I discovered a great article by Jay Leno, owner of a Doble, and a fascinating British site. I added a link to both on my blog, www.route66chronicles.blogspot.com.The British site was of particular interest as it featured all manner of steam power including vintage and modern. The latter section was a stunning discovery as I was unaware how many folks are playing with steam, including the conversion of a Hupmobile, a 1966 Chevy and even a moped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 404 Page not found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Yea... the link shown is not the link you get...I manually typed the followinghttp://route66chronicles.blogspot.comand it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Orphanauto Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 you can go to Jay Lenos garage web site, and see him talk about the Doble. It is so interesting. I'd love to make something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RShepherd Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 My dad grew up in Houston a few houses down from Howard Hughes who was three years older. I remember him telling me about driving Mr. Hughes' Doble and what an amazing performer it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1925Stanley Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 If you're fascentated with steam, you should own a steamer!Visit www.stanleysteameronline.com to see a 1924 Model 750 Stanley Touring Car for sale! It is ready to drive for the coming touring season.Best wishes!Don Hoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ryan Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 There is a company in England that is makeing a "kit" a replica of a 1902 Locomobile. Good idea! Why why why can't somebody remake the great Doble? It really was a great car! Anyone who has done some research would agree. It was a great car in the thirties, can you imagine if ingineers stuck to that design and kept improving even more?! Is anyone out there diplucating it or trying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Roberts museum has a lot of pictures of a Doble. Go to www.flickr.com/photos/robertsmuseum and look for the link on the right side of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ryan Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hey thanx!, I checked out the pix. The Doble on the front page with the white wall tires..... Breathtaking. Someday, I hope to get the priveledge to just ride in one. One thing before I kick the bucket. Thanx for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Glad you liked it. They are interesting automobiles for sure. Hope your wish to ride in one comes true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 It might be possible to duplicate the Doble if you had the combined talents of a watchmaker and rocket scientist. Replicas would cost upward of a $1,000,000 apiece to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Interesting discussion and info on the Doble going on in the "What is it?" forum above. Look for the thread "New 1930 Automobile to ID" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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