Three-quarter Rear View of a 1893, Salvesen Wagonette, Steam Car, being demonstrated at the 2021 London Classic Car Show
To symbolise the occasion of public freedom this Summer, we will be welcoming Duncan Pittaway's astonishing 1893 Salvesen Steam Car to this year’s show. Featuring a blazing coal-burning furnace, a high-pressure hot water boiler, solid iron tyres, a tall smoking chimney and ear-piercing tooting steam whistle, the utterly unique and rarely seen Salvesen is basically an early steam railway locomotive adapted for driving on the open road. “It’s the only car I know that can simultaneously toast waffles and brew tea,” joked Pittaway, who is promising to fire up his mind-blowing Victorian artefact to the certain delight and astonishment of all those attending the eagerly anticipated three-day event in its new, open air Thames-side venue. “We’ll be letting off lots of steam,” promised the whole-hearted Pittaway. “Like so many others, I’m bursting with pent up enthusiasm and am really excited to be coming to The London Classic Car Show. Even more so as I’ll be displaying the wondrous Salvesen – it never fails to amuse and amaze onlookers of all ages.” The steam car will be one of many automotive icons featured under our 'Evolution of Design' theme. The theme will take you on a magical journey through 135 years of automotive innovation from early pioneers, such as the fiery Salvesen right up to the latest supercars, the classics of tomorrow. Dating back to the dawn of motoring, the steam car was the very first car ever built in Scotland. It was designed and constructed by Henry Salvesen, son of shipping and transport tycoon Christian Salvesen. Taking a lead from his family's ships, Henry chose coal fired steam as the well-proven source of propulsion for his new-fangled vehicle. Coal after all was in plentiful supply while fuel sources were limited for the petrol engines being developed overseas. At first, Henry only drove his novel wagonette bodied creation in the safety of the family estate but, after improving his original design by fitting a Daimler front axle complet
Size: 4984px × 3429px
Location: Syon Park, Brentford, Middx TW8 8JF
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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