White
built arguably the finest quality, best performing, most luxurious steam
automobiles in the world in the early years of the 20th century. Rated
at 10 horsepower, this Type E's two-cylinder engine is more than
adequate to power a full complement of passengers in its 4-5 seat rear
entrance tonneau touring car coachwork with all the luggage which the
fashion of the day dictated accompany its prosperous occupants. It was
for many years owned by early collector Ted Jameson for whom it was
restored by Lou Biondi to concours standards many years ago. Maintained
in concours condition for many years, it recently has been freshened by
Chris Kidd's Tired Iron Works. It is lavishly provided with equipment
and accessories including Rushmore acetylene headlamps, Dietz kerosene
side lights, a canopy-style top and wicker pannier baskets for storage
of incidentals. It has been conclusively dated as built in 1904 by the
Crawford Museum from original White factory records giving it London to
Brighton Veteran Car Run eligibility where its performance and
reliability should make it a stellar performer. Its condition is above
reproach, belying the age of its restoration but substantiating the
quality of the workmanship, skill and materials employed and validating
its consistent care and maintenance. Rarely seen among steam cars, it
still has its original burner and the semi-flash boiler gives it a range
of 100 miles on a single water fill. It has fascinating presence, with
performance to match in a Brighton Run eligible package that makes it
exceptionally attractive to active collectors.Please contact Mark Hyman at 314-524-6000, mark@hymanltd.com
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