Today the worlds oldest running steam car will go up for auction, a 1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout.
(UPDATE: Sold 4.62 Million!)
It sports twin compound steam engines, solid front and rear axles, locomotive-style connecting rod motion, single-acting mechanical brakes. The wheelbase is 43" wide, and is capable of 38 mph, 20 miles on tank of water.
- Named “La Marquise” after the Count de Dion’s mother
- At 127 years of age, the oldest running motor car in the world
- Single family ownership for 81 years and only four owners from new
- Participant in the first automobile race in 1887
- Veteran of four London-to-Brighton runs
For more information on this piece of history watch the video below.
Wow, that's beautiful! Amazing it's in such great shape considering it's age.
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