The Lane

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was produced in

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, from 1900 to 1911.

History

The Lane brothers; William, George and John built their first steam runabout for personal use in 1900. By the end of that year, they built five more and became a long term

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and

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producer of steam cars. Incorporated as the Lane Motor Vehicle Company, the 1900 Model No. 1, was a 4 passenger runabout with a 2-cylinder

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under the body. In 1905 a touring body with the

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under a front

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would be offered. The Model 75 Touring of 1907 was a 30 hp

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steam car priced at $2,500 to $3,400, . Production in 1908 was 89 cars and was almost 150 in 1909. Steam powered cars sales were slowing in favor of

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powered cars. Lane produced a final 63 steam cars in 1911. File:1907 Lane Steam Car Cycle & automotive Journal.jpg, alt=, 1907 Lane Steam Touring Advertisement

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History

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