23 Stanley steam cars expected at Iowa Threshers Reunion Aug. 30
On Aug. 30, 2012, an extremely rare gathering of 23 Stanley steamers will be displayed at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, according to Owen White, president…
On Aug. 30, 2012, an extremely rare gathering of 23 Stanley steamers will be displayed at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, according to Owen White, president of the Southeast Iowa Antique Car Club. White emphasized the Stanley steamer display is a one-day only affair as part of the Threshers Reunion.
Stanley steam cars were produced by the Stanley brothers from 1897-1927, their most prolific cars coming from their business the Stanley Motor Carriage Co. The Stanley is the best-known and best-selling steam car produced. This will be an exceptional opportunity to see and hear Stanley steamers in one place at one time.
Additional activities at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion include plenty of other old iron, including other types of automobiles, plus trucks and tractors. The reunion runs from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3.
Angelo Van Bogart is the editor of Old Cars magazine and wrote the column "Hot Wheels Hunting" for Toy Cars & Models magazine for several years. He has authored several books including "Hot Wheels 40 Years," "Hot Wheels Classics: The Redline Era" and "Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation." His 2023 book "Inside the Duesenberg SSJ" is his latest. He can be reached at avanbogart@aimmedia.com
