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from 1902 until 1911. Bicycle maker Paul Gaeth added stationary engines to his business, and made an experimental steam car in 1898. His gasoline cars were unusual in using a large 3-cylinder horizontal engine of 25/30 hp.

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, Encyclopedia of American Automobile, (New York, E. P. Dutton & Co., 1968), p. 86. Advertised as "the best $3500 car on the market", the 1909 model was a powerful 6423 cc 35/40 hp four-cylinder.

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