http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1953-paxton-phoenix-convertible-coupe.htm
I came across this whilst researching the previous article. Apparently Robert Paxton McCulloch of chainsaw fame was a fan of steam powered automobiles and decided to design a postwar luxury marque using an engine designed by Abner Doble.
Unfortunately development costs of the steam engine were prohibitive and a more conventional gas engine from Porsche was mounted in the prototype.
The project was eventually abandoned as unprofitable.
Pity. 'Twas a nice looking motorcar.
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