interests to Prescott Warren. The company suffered a period of decline and technological stagnation. Production specifications show that no model with a power output of more than was produced after 1918. Better cars were now available at much lower cost. For example, a 1924 Stanley 740D sedan cost $3,950, compared with less than $500 for a Ford Model T. The widespread use of electric starters in internal combustion cars, beginning in 1912, eroded the remaining technological advantages of the steam car. The smaller scale of merchandising, a lack of effective advertising, and the general desire of motorists for higher speeds and faster starting than offered by Stanley vehicles were the primary causes of the company's demise. The factory closed permanently in 1924. In popular culture A song titled "The Stanley Steamer" appears in the 1948 film Summer Holiday starring Mickey Rooney and Gloria DeHaven. The number, written by Harry Warren with lyrics by Ralph Blane, features an extended musical sequence with what appears to be a fairly early yellow 10 HP model. Stanley from Cars and Cars 2 who appeared in Time Travel Mater is a Stanley Steamer. Another Stanley Steamer appears in the 1965 film The Great Race starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, with Natalie Wood as the driver of the car. And a Stanley Steamer appears in the 2003 film Seabiscuit. Boston Red Sox pitcher Bob Stanley was nicknamed "Stanley Steamer". Gallery See also Amzi L. Barber Francis Edgar StanleyFreelan Oscar Stanley History of steam road vehicles John Brisben Walker Locomobile Company of America Marshall Steam Museum Mobile Company of America Steam car Steam engine Timeline of steam power References External links Stanley Steamer – Technical Information Stanley Steamers in the Marshall Steam Museum Stanley Register Online – Worldwide register of existing Stanley steam cars Steam cars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Brass Era vehicles Vintage vehicles American companies established in 1902 Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1902 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1924 Defunct manufacturing companies based in Massachusetts Cars introduced in 1902 1900s cars 1910s cars 1920s cars