Machine 1884 running on steam, raised a record amount at auction Hershey. The world's oldest active car was sold for a much higher amount than previously thought. Machine steam-powered De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, also known as "the Marquis", gathered at the Hershey auction in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania 4.6 million dollars. The auction began with a sum of $ 500,000, however, the price immediately rose to million. Before the auction, the organizers of the house RM Auctions has an approximate price "Awnings" level in 2-2,5 million dollars, but the fact that the sale of steam car will bring much more could foresee only the most daring intelligence. Thus, the De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout was one of the most expensive classic cars sold in the world. But the name of the owner, bought this rarity, kept secret - those were the terms of the auction.