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Learium turbine system components
Composite photograph featuring four captioned images of Learium turbine system components, circa 1968-1976. Captions: "Learium turbine system components / Drive turbine & alternator / Regenerator box & boiler feed pump below / Auxiliary…

[Concept sketch of Learcoach]
Concept drawing of the Learcoach, circa 1970.

[Technical illustration of Learcoach]
Technical illustration of the Learcoach, circa 1970s.

[Employee organization chart for Lear Motors Corporation]
Employee organization chart for the Lear Motors Corporation, August 21, 1973. Includes handwritten notes.

"Lear Vapordyne" by Lear Motors Corp.
Informational sheet for the Lear Vapordyne Indy race car, circa 1969-1971. Contains drawings, photographs, and information related to the Vapordyne's development.

[Typed speech about Lear steam-powered bus]
Typed speech about the Lear steam-powered bus, delivered by William P. Lear at the Steam Bus Symposium, November 17, 1971. 13 pages.

Proposal to the United States Public Health Service for a low pollution emission engine power system for a family-type passenger vehicle
Proposal prepared by the Lear Motors Corporation for the U.S. Public Health Service regarding a low-pollution emission engine power system for family-type passenger vehicles, circa 1970. 96 typed pages.

The Lear Vapor Turbine, a clean power system for the transit coach
Brochure for the Lear Vapor Turbine, circa 1972. Features information, illustrations, and specifications for the Lear steam-powered bus.

Lear Motors Corporation / Research and Development [booklet]
Booklet for the Lear Vapor Turbine Power, circa 1972. Features information and images, as well as several pictures of William P. Lear.

[Film footage of Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstration]
Film footage of a Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstration at the Leareno Stead facility, Nevada, circa 1970s. The footage opens with shots of the bus driving in snowy conditions. Next, several passengers, including William P. and Moya O. Lear,…
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