Empire Steam Car (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Empire Steam Car was an experimental automobile developed in the late 1920s by the Cruban Machine & Steel Corporation, based in New York, New York. The project was likely initiated around 1927, reflecting the era's interest in alternative propulsion systems, particularly steam power.

Designed by Carl Ubelmesser, the Empire Steam Car featured a unique three-cylinder compound steam engine, which was a product of Cruban's own engineering efforts. Despite its innovative design, only one prototype of the vehicle was constructed, and it was never completed. This singular example of the Empire Steam Car has survived to the present day, serving as a historical artifact of early automotive experimentation.