| Steam Automobiles Three early steam automobiles, 1868 (top), 1878 (middle), and 1897 (bottom). Seated in the 1897 car are Francis E. and Freeland Stanley. 
 
 
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| Images from the Collection of The Henry Ford. 1) PO7646; 2) PO1752; and 3) 96.0.46.1 | ||||
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