World's Oldest Running Car Fetches a Record $4.62 Million

Started by IL, Oct 12, 2011, 05:02 PM

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An 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, the world's oldest running motorcar, sold for $4.62 million at RM Auctions' Hershey sale, more than doubling its original pre-sale estimate. It represents a world record for an early motorcar sold at auction.

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