Delivered new on March 19, 1907, this Stanley Model F is believed to be the sole surviving example from that model year – a rare and historically significant artifact from the golden age of steam motoring. Discovered in Maine during the 1940s by renowned Stanley enthusiast Donald Randall, it passed to early collector Dr. John P. Miller, and subsequently to steam authority and former Stanley dealer T. Clarence Marshall, who retained it for decades without altering its original character. In the mid-1970s, the car was acquired by Carl S. Amsley, who carried out a sympathetic cosmetic restoration, notably adding his monogram to the doors – an uncommon personal touch. Displayed at the 1977 AACA Eastern Spring Meet, the Stanley was later owned by Stuart Herman before entering the respected collection of Stan Lucas in 2007.

Amsley used the body as a pattern for subsequent Model F restorations, underscoring this car’s authenticity and completeness. It retains its original serial-number plate, factory-correct “dry” engine, and many original components. A replacement boiler and kerosene burner retrofit – common for touring Stanleys – make it safer and more reliable for light use, while a modern water-level indicator aids functionality.

Having traveled fewer than 100 miles since restoration, this Model F represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a highly original, reference-grade steam car suitable for concours exhibition, museum display, or touring following a sympathetic recommissioning.