This is a photo of a 1899 Locomobile Runabout steam car. These vapor fueled cars were built from 1899 to 1903. Powered by a two cylinder 57ci, 927cc steam engine. The Locomobile Runabout could travel at 30mph, for 20 miles on a single tank of water!
The Locomobile is credited for being the first automobile to be used in war; it was used as a generator, searchlight tractor, and catering vehicle. The British loved it for its useful ability to brew a cup of tea by tapping the boiler.