Vapomobile
The Vapomobile was an early English steam car either manufactured or assembled by the Motor Construction Company in Nottingham between 1902 and 1904. Five, Seven and Twelve horsepower models are known to have been produced with the Twelve horsepower model using an American Mason engine. The two smaller cars had tiller steering.
Vapomobile
- Founded
- 1902
- Headquarters
- Nottingham
- Dissolved
- 1904
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The Vapomobile was an early English steam car either manufactured or assembled by the Motor Construction Company in Nottingham between 1902 and 1904. Five, Seven and Twelve horsepower models are known to have been produced with the Twelve horsepower model using an American Mason engine. The two smaller cars had tiller steering.
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The record gives 1902 as its date of establishment or first appearance. Activity is recorded as ending in 1904. Its recorded seat is Nottingham.
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1902
Vapomobile established.
1902
Vapomobile is recorded from 1902.
1904
Vapomobile ceased.
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