Anyone fancy a steam-powered Land Rover?

[tyred]

One of those things that are completely pointless but I'd like a go.

Possibly more reliable than an L-R engine too

https://www.motorauthority.com/news...ent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

 

[AndyRM]

Pleasingly eccentric and ridiculous.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Previous owner, a F Dibnah

I don’t think it’s the first?

 

[postman]

Do you think it would get through Rufford Ford,it's n YouTube there are some brave or stupid drivers depending on your thinking.

 

[classic33]

One of those things that are completely pointless but I'd like a go.

Possibly more reliable than an L-R engine too

https://www.motorauthority.com/news...ent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

You'll be starting on your own build soon.

 

[Gwylan]

Seems a match made in heaven.

But at least the heater will work

 

[Cerdic]

Now, why hasn’t this been done before?

Before the First World War, steam cars and lorries were quite common. They were cheaper, more reliable, and more powerful than petrol. Petrol only won out in the end because it didn’t need an hour or two to get it started!

 

[AndyRM]

Now, why hasn’t this been done before?

Before the First World War, steam cars and lorries were quite common. They were cheaper, more reliable, and more powerful than petrol. Petrol only won out in the end because it didn’t need an hour or two to get it started!

I think you might have answered your own question.

 

[Cerdic]

Yeah, phrased that badly!

Obviously, steam cars have been done before.

Converting a modern(ish) vehicle for fun? Landy is the obvious choice!

 

[dan_bo]

@I like Skol

 

[I like Skol]

Saw this thread before my attention was demanded...... It's old news really, was even on the local news at the time (Look Northwest or similar ).
Obvious base vehicle really. The sturdy box section ladder chassis lends itself to grafting in alternative drivetrains without complex engineering. You could build one in your shed if you wanted.

 

[presta]

Steam powered bike here, too:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvS8wtnNQz4&t=148s

Rather nicely made, but I'm not sure it's legal.

 

[Dogtrousers]

There were some luxury steam cars in existence in the US between the wars. I think they were luxury playthings for the rich.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/steaming-sensation-1925-doble

 

[Jameshow]

I reckon it would cause a local clean air zone camera to have a meltdown what the heck is that!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Jameshow]

Saw this thread before my attention was demanded...... It's old news really, was even on the local news at the time (Look Northwest or similar ).
Obvious base vehicle really. The sturdy box section ladder chassis lends itself to grafting in alternative drivetrains without complex engineering. You could build one in your shed if you wanted.

The rover p4 had a gas turbine remember!