Wednesday, October 12, 2011

La Marquise - This is World's Oldest Car, Just 4.6 Million U.S. Dollars



 

This is the oldest car in the world. This car is called The De Dion-Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Runabout Steam, or known as La Marquise.

La Marquise was made in 1884 in France. This car has a speed of 61 kph. Around the world, this car is only owned by four people since its emergenc.

John O'Quinn with Pope John Paul II's 1975 Ford Escort

Last one is a collector from Texas named John O'Quinn. This car never participate in automobile racing competitions in 1887 and London-Brighton in 2007.

La Marquise in Auction

Steam-powered car, which is the world's oldest car sold at an auction in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. This car sold for 4.6 million U.S. dollars, double the estimate.

La Marquise Engine

La Marquise Side

La Marquise Features

La Marquise Rear

La Marquise Front

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