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Empire

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Empire was an American automobile manufactured from 1901 until 1902. A product of Sterling, Illinois, it featured a vee-twin steam engine geared to its right-hand rear wheel. It had a rectangular, transverse mounted boiler with horizontal tubes across the chassis.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1899Founded¹

HeadquartersSterling¹

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1901 Empire Steam Car — Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Empire was an American automobile manufactured from 1901 until 1902. A product of Sterling, Illinois, it featured a vee-twin steam engine geared to its right-hand rear wheel. It had a rectangular, transverse mounted boiler with horizontal tubes across the chassis. Coachwork was of the motor buggy style.²

Timeline

1902Dissolved Dissolved¹
1899Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaEmpire (1901 automobile)
WikidataQ5374001

Sources

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WikidataEmpire on Wikidata
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WikipediaEmpire on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsEmpire photo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain