Nothing conveys dignity and class on the road quite like classic, antique automobiles. You don’t have to be a collector or auto buff to appreciate their vintage beauty and heady nostalgia. Step into the golden age of automobiles with a selection of classic cars, spanning the pre- to post-war eras, from when battery-powered models were close to a century away and gentlemen still opened the car door for a lady.
1. 1896 Salvesen Steam Cart
Not so much a car as a locomotive that can be driven on the street, this quirky vehicle was invented by a member of a wealthy Scottish family who earned their riches from shipping and transport. Powered by a coal-fired boiler, this pioneer Victorian steam carriage has two rows of bench seats facing each other.
A 1896 Salvesen Steam Cart at the Regent Street Motor Show in London, UK, in 2017. andrewrabbott/CC BY-SA 4.0
