Endurance [2] (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Endurance Steam Car Company was established in the early 1920s, operating primarily in Los Angeles, California, before relocating to Dayton, Ohio, in 1925. The company emerged during a period marked by a renewed interest in steam-powered vehicles, which characterized the automotive landscape of the time.

Endurance aimed to capitalize on this steam car renaissance by offering a vehicle that featured steam power as its main selling point. However, the company faced significant challenges, including poorly organized planning, which resulted in the production of only two or three prototypes. These prototypes were designed with a wheelbase of 124 inches and were projected to be priced at $1,985 for a touring car model.

Despite efforts to develop a new design that included an 8-cylinder poppet-valve engine, the company struggled to move beyond the prototype stage. Promotional materials included sketches of a hoped-for sedan, but ultimately, the Endurance Steam Car Company failed to launch any production vehicles. The company ceased operations shortly after its relocation to Dayton, marking the end of its brief existence in the automotive industry.