World's Oldest Running Car Up For Sale 107
cylonlover writes "A very special car will cross the auctioneers block next month — it's the world's oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 de Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout. The second prototype built by Count de Dion, the car participated in the world's first automobile race, which only attracted one competitor. It completed the course, and although it's arguably not possible to have a race without two competitors, this is the car that 'won' that race, achieving a claimed top speed of 37 mph on the straights."
Re:Still? (Score:4, Funny)
Yes, sadly it ran into hard times in the 1930s and had to hire itself out as a beer fountain.
Re:Leno? More likely some reality show (Score:5, Funny)
This car was featured in the popular zoetrope: "Pimpeth Thine Horseless Carriage".
Re:Analogy (Score:4, Funny)