Machine 1884 running on steam, raised a record amount at auction Hershey. The oldest of the existing cars in the world 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 of $ 4.6 million. 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 2 - $ 2.5 million, but that the sale of steam car will bring much more involved only the bravest analysts. 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.