A steam-powered four seater is called the La Marquise. Originally built by the French manufacturers De Dion, Bouton et Trepardoux in 1884, it was introduced a year Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, who are considered the fathers of the modern car, built their first experimental gas-powered car.
The car will be auctioned in Pebble Beach, California on August 19. Speculation has been it could capture up to 1 million pounds, or a little over $2 million.
