FIRST self-propelled automobile

[IrishHills]

This is an accurate, running replica of the VERY FIRST self-propelled automobile, using steam.
A Cugnot in 1770. Imagine 93 years before Henry Ford was even born........w/sound:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsEbeCrPcA8

 

[V4F]

awesome ! thank you ......... steve

 

[85930tudor]

Thats great a sauna, a barrel of bourbon , and a underslung cannon..!!!

 

[Georgew48]

That is awsome. I wonder how many mile per chord of wood you get.

 

[Roadster62]

One running replica that was well worth building.

 

[Brad in Germany]

I got to see it run last year at Retromobile in Paris. A truely awesome machine. It even has a valid Florida registration and license plate!

Fordially,
Brad in Germany now in Maryland

 

[Barry B./ Ma.]

Thanks, a great demonstration. We sure have come a long way.