The Steam Dream: This 1969 Film Is Full Of Promise, Hope, and A Distinct Lack Of Reality – William Lear’s Dream

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In the past we have told you about William Lear’s ill-fated attempt to build a steam powered version of a 1969 Dodge Polara to have the California highway patrol test out. Well, as it turns out Lear’s obsession with the world of steam went way, way, way deeper than that and frankly they went right […]

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Bill Lear had his fingers in a lot of pies. His genius at Motorola, and his drive served him well when developing the Learjet and yes - turning a 2 track cassette music player into the mighty 8 track tape industry. He was the first to see them as more than auto music systems - and developed them for home, aircraft, and even classroom usage. Have you checked out the Lear Fan? Even his wife Moya saw the potential in that aircraft and funded further development after his death. With over 100 patents to his name, Bill Lear was a true American success story in industry.