1902 Sterand Loco 250K

[alsancle]

I didn't know this still existed.  We have a period picture around here somewhere.  I question the 1902 date.   Pretty cool, but not sure about the 250K

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/597431965743254/

 

RAREST OF RARE 1 OF ONLY 1 BUILT: 1902 Sterand Loco, MUSEUM PIECE: Call For Details, See Photos Attached. . Inquire For More Information And Pictures. Powered by a 4-cylinder 40-hp Rutenber gasoline engine, It is equipped with numerous working locomotive features which included a cow catcher, bell, single headlight, steam stack and sand dome, 8 Day penny rim wind clock, all of which served a useful function. It Has 2 Forward & Reverse Transmission And Has Been Driven 12, 000 Miles. Has Had 3 Owners Since Built & Second Owner Purchased It In 1947 From The Original Owner In Chicago Illinois . Have Several More Pictures Upon Request. Call Or E-mail. OBVIOUSLY NOT A SUZUKI, NO PLACE TO LIST AS A STERAND.

 

 

[George Smolinski]

What a neat looking vehicle. Now some clown with more money than brains will buy it and put an LS in it.🤣

[supercub]

Pretty neat. Its good to see some variety on the streets besides boxy wagon things and glamor boy pickup trucks.

[Leif in Calif]

That is really something and thanks for posting!!! Makes me wish for the engineer hat I had as a little kid. 

[alsancle]

[alsancle]

[alsancle]

So the only newspaper references to the car are this one on a used car lot from 1951 and then in 1985 when it made an appearance in the "Rippley's Believe it or Not" newspaper feed.

 

I do not believe the 1902 date but the 1916 one makes a lot more sense.

 

Edited May 27, 2023 by alsancle (see edit history)

[edinmass]

I agree…..1915 seems correct. That thing is so ugly I bet 100 bucks AJ dated it in junior high school. Worth every penny of the 25k they are not asking. 

[George K]

I didn’t know Ed had the authority to value everybody else’s vehicle. Always liked a good joke and certainly his value guide is one.

[alsancle]

George,  thank you for finding that picture.   The one I posted has a more modern plate on it.    I believe the car was built in the teens.   Also, think it is pretty cool.

[f.f.jones]

1902 Sterand loco

$250,000

Listed 6 weeks ago in Neosho, MO

 

Dale Stanley,dealer

 

Edited May 28, 2023 by f.f.jones (see edit history)

[f.f.jones]

Interesting historical note:

 

The Rutenber Motor Company was established as the Rutenber Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States, to manufacture a four-cylinder engine to the design of Edwin Rutenber.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutenber_Motor_Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 28, 2023 by f.f.jones (see edit history)