An electric racing car dating from 1898 (!) Is going to be auctioned

The Riker Electric is an electric car that dates back to 1898 and will be available for sale for the first time this August in California. 

In Pacific Grove, August 15, the Riker Electric, electric race car dating from 1898, will be the star of the auction.

"The most important electric car ever built"

Worldwide Auctioneers sees the Riker Electric as the most important electric car model of all. At the beginning of the century, the car won several races, even beating some gasoline and steam vehicles. What makes proud its first owner and pilot, Andrew Riker. 

During races, the car could reach 40 miles per hour and travel a maximum of 50 miles in a single charge. That is a maximum speed of 64 km / h and a distance not exceeding 80 kilometers.

Probably the first registered license plate in the United States

If you believe the auctioneer of the auction, the license plate of the car, which is original, would be the first registered in the United States. 

Registered ALR, she simply wears the initials of her very first owner.

Well conserved and eligible to be exhibited at major events, be aware that if you are interested in buying this electric car, you can find the website of the future auction and more information right here