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Hidley Steam Car

American steam car

The Hidley Steam Car was an American steam car manufactured only in 1901. It was built by the Hidley Automobile Company, which was founded by J. H. Hidley. One steam car was certainly built, and as many as four may have been produced at the factory in Troy, New York.2 It ceased to exist in 1902.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1901Founded1
  • HeadquartersTroy1

The Hidley Steam Car was an American steam car manufactured only in 1901. It was built by the Hidley Automobile Company, which was founded by J. H. Hidley. One steam car was certainly built, and as many as four may have been produced at the factory in Troy, New York.2

Timeline

  1. 1902Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1901Founded Founded1

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