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The Stanley Steamer was sometimes nicknamed "The Flying Teapot". At least one Stanley Steamer found its way to Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia where it was driven in the late 1920s. Obsolescence
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Today there are more Stanley Motor Carriages preserved, restored, and operating than any other steam car ever made. The Stanley Steamer, often affectionately called "The Flying Teapot", is treasured worldwide as a unique example of American Yankee inventiveness and ingenuity.
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After a number of gasoline cars had made their runs, none reaching the 100 m.p.h. mark, the Stanley Steamer entry appeared. It was a frail vehicle that looked like a canoe turned upside down and mounted on spindly wheels. The press of the day had dubbed it “The Flying Teapot.”
Flying teapot may refer to: Russell's teapot, a philosophical analogy first coined by Bertrand Russell. Flying Teapot (album), a 1973 album by the progressive rock band Gong. The Stanley Steamer, a vehicle made by the Stanley Motor Carriage Company.
In 1907, Fred Marriott tried to break his own speed record in an improved version of the Stanley Rocket. He hit a rut going about 150 mph. The car went flying and broke in half when it hit the ground. Marriott was injured, lost an eye and gave up racing. He described what happened:
The Flying Teapot In 1907 Stanley's locomotive took wing at 197m.p.h March 1 1959 GARDNER SOULE
