Mail Online - RM Auctions has sold the world's oldest running car for $4.62 million
The 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout was auctioned off in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Friday.
According to a media release, the price more than doubled a pre-sale estimate and represents a new world record for an early motor car sold at auction.
The car was commissioned by French entrepreneur Count de Dion and named "La Marquise" after his mother.
"We were honored to have been entrusted with the sale of this most important motor car from the renowned collection of the late Mr. John O'Quinn," said Rob Myers, RM chairman and founder, in the release. "The world's leading automotive collectors recognized the incredibly rare opportunity the sale represented, as was reflected in the spirited bidding and impressive result."
The new owner joins a list of five collectors to have claimed ownership of La Marquise over the years.
