Owned since 1965, Silver Grey, 80,000 miles, converted to TR3 engine gearbox floor change, good condition, extra chroming, tools etc, price ono.

A rare circa 1976 Philip & Kelvin LaVerne bronze and pewter chinoiserie ‘Chan Li’ cabinet sold for $81,250; a 2002 Neiman Marcus Edition Ford Thunderbird convertible roadster roared off for $18,150.

So today, we’ve brought you 40 historical images of early automobiles that you might not have seen so far. From the steam-powered White Steamer to the massive-engined Pierce-Arrow Model 66, these ...