Beschreibung:

For the 1910 season Stanley offered four standard production models, the 10hp Model 60 and Model 61 and the larger 20hp Model U and Model 72. The twin cylinder 10hp model was first catalogued in 1905 as the Model DX Surrey, the Model E Runabout and the Model G Speedster. The 10hp Stanley was to be the mainstay of production, offering budget level motoring although at the top end of the scale Stanley were later to offer the 30hp Mountain Wagon from 1911 onwards. The Model 60 10hp of 1910 retailed at $850 in Runabout form and at $1,150 as a Toy Tonneau. Stanley built their own coachwork to a high standard and the double-acting, twin-cylinder engine, combined with the 18” boiler, gave the Model 60 an output rating of 10hp and an exhilarating turn of speed both forwards and backwards! Frank Cooke had amassed a significant quantity of original Stanley parts and over 20 years ago embarked upon the construction of a Stanley Steamer to be built as closely as possible to Model 60 specification. Built on a new chassis frame, the project used original parts where available while other components were manufactured to original specification. 545, a number allocated to this car by Frank Cooke, distinguishing it from totally original cars, is well-known within Stanley circles and has been actively toured in recent years. In 1999 it completed the ascent of Mount Washington on the Centenary Run, to the great delight of its owner. Disc brakes were fitted to the car for safety purposes for the descent. Another useful modification, acceptable in Stanley circles, is the 1921 style burner with dual fuel systems for easier starting. The Runabout coachwork is very smartly presented in red livery with yellow wheels and chassis detail. It features the fold-down back seat which enables extra luggage to be carried. Fittings throughout are brass and the car is equipped with Rushmore Gas Searchlights, E&J kerosene side lamps, a Neverout rear lamp and a brass two-piece folding windscreen. The lamps have been discreetly converted to electric operation, enhancing this car’s suitability for the motor tour. In recent years the car has participated in Stanley Museum and Steam Automobile Club of America events and has proven reliability although it has not been used extensively in the last year or two and will need the usual careful checks and recommissioning.