1. Locomobile Sportif
   Sunbeam 1000 hp
2. Tatra 26
   Cadillac Model Thirty

One of the earliest Cadillac models, the Model Thirty was produced between 1909 and 1911. It was the first model in the United States to offer a closed body. Sadly, the vehicle was far too expensive to prove to be a commercial success.

1. Thulin A
   Graham-Paige 835
2. Michel Irat
   Ford Model T Runabout

In 1925, Ford introduced the Runabout. Essentially, this was a Model T with a steel bed on the back as well as an adjustable tailgate. To compensate for a heavier load, Ford used heavy duty springs on the rear of the car.

1. Ford Quadricycle
   Auburn 8 Sedan
2. Auto Red Bug
   Pender-Hertel

The Quadricycle was the first vehicle built by Henry Ford. Ford built four between 1896 and 1901. Each was comprised of a coach-like structure with four bicycle wheels. Power came from a two-cylinder engine. His original model now resides at The Henry Ford Museum.

1. Dixie Flyer
   Damaizin & Pujos
2. Sensaud de Lavaud
   Renault Vivasix

Produced in Kentucky, the Dixie Flyer was an early vintage motor car built for a period of eight years starting in 1916. It incorporated a spring-mounted radiator, which helped smooth out the ride. When released, the Dixie Flyer cost $775.

1. Panhard CS
   Citroen Type A
2. MG M-type
   Adler Favorit

The first-ever Citroen model, over 24,000 Type A's were sold by the French automaker from 1919 to 1921. Powered by a water-cooled 1327cc engine, the Type A produced 18 hp. It ran on gasoline and had a three-speed manual gearbox. Interestingly, brakes could only be applied to the back wheels, and this through the use of a hand lever.

1. Rolls Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost
   Amilcar C4
2. Dodge Series 116
   Empire Steam Car

Manufactured between 1906 and 1925, the Silver Ghost became the basis for Rolls Royce claiming it made the best cars in the world. During its 19-year production run, just over 7,800 were made. The Silver Ghost was originally called the 40/50.

1. Izaro cyclecar
   Cadillac Type 53
2. De Schaum
   Crawford automobile

Produced just in 1916, the Cadillac Type 53 was not much of a hit. It was, however, the first car to use the vehicle control layout which we still use today. For example, it had three pedals: clutch, brake and accelerator, and the gear lever was in the middle of the front two seats. It also had a handbrake behind the gear level, much like most modern vehicles.

1. MG 14/28 Super Sports
   Komet
2. Paydell
   Stewart-Coats

The MG14/28 Super Sports, produced from 1924 to 1927 included a 2-door, 2- and 4-seater open tourer and a 2-door coupe. Each of these models was powered by a 1.8-liter side valve, four-cylinder gas engine which gave the car a top speed of 65 mph.

1. ALFA 20/30 HP
   Chandler Metropolitan Sedan
2. Chevrolet Series AA Capitol
   Graham-Paige 835

Although it was only produced in 1927, the AA Capitol series saw Chevrolet sell over 670,000 units and for once, break Ford's domination of the American motor scene. This series included eight different body types all based on the GM A platform.

1. Sablatnig-Beuchelt
   Octoauto
2. Oldsmobile Model 30
   Wigan-Barlow

An eight-wheel car? Yes, that was the Octoauto. The brainchild of Milton Reeves, the Octoauto was based on an Overland model. It had a twin steering arrangement with both the wheels at the front and the back turning when the steering wheel was turned.

1. Dayton Electric
   Hudson Super-Six Coach
2. De Marçay
   Duesenberg SJ

A real looker, the SJ was only for the rich and famous. After all, it was produced during the Depression, so the man on the street was certainly not going to get behind the wheel. Al Capone and Mae West owned Duesenbergs, though. These cars had a supercharged motor and were capable of traveling at over 100 mph.

1. Zbrojovka Z 9
   Morris Oxford Six
2. Bentley 8 Litre
   Benz Patent Motorwagen

Considered the first modern motor car, the Benz Patent Autowagen was a tiller-steered carriage that was powered by a 3 hp 954 cc engine. Interestingly, the money to build the car was put up by Karl Benz's wife.

1. Otro Ford
   Star Two Door Sedan
2. Bryan Steam Car
   BMW 3/15

The 3/15 was the first car produced by BMW and made its debut in 1927. It was originally made under license from Austin in Great Britain until in 1929 when BMW made their own version. BMW also released the DA-3 Wartburg, a sports car version of the 'Dixi' as it was known.

1. Peugeot Type 163
   Dudly Bug
2. Bi-Autogo
   Hispano-Suiza J12

Is it a car? Is it a motorbike? Back in 1912, no one who saw James Scripps-Booth's invention was sure and certainly didn't want to own one! The Bi-Autogo was built between 1908 and 1912 and was powered by a 45 hp V8 engine.

1. Chrysler Imperial
   Atomette
2. Dodge Series 116
   Auburn 8-Eighty-Eight Sedan

The Chrysler Imperial was first introduced in 1926 by Chrysler. The model saw various updates right until 1954 before the Imperial name was discontinued. It resurfaced for a brief period in the 1990s, from 1990 till 1993.

1. Triumph 13/35
   Crane & Breed
2. CWS T-1
   Rolls Royce Twenty

Available as a 4-door convertible and sedan, a seven-year production run saw just over 2,900 models of the Twenty manufactured. It was powered by a 3.1-liter engine. Originally made with only rear brakes, it got four-wheel brakes with the 1925 model.

1. Buick Master Six
   Fiat 525
2. Lincoln L-series
   Bugatti Type 32

The first car ever produced by Lincoln was the L-series. The model made its debut in 1917 and was built right up until 1930. Throughout its production run, the L-series was powered by a V8 motor coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission.

1. Chrysler Touring
   Dayton Electric
2. Volvo PV650
   Davis Totem

As a way to compete with American cars which were popular in Sweden, Volvo needed a bigger car than their previous model, the OV4, one with a six-cylinder engine. This came in the form of the PV650, which was marketed between 1929 to 1933.

1. Davis Totem
   Ansted-Lexington
2. Vauxhall 20-60
   Carroll Six

British car manufacturer Vauxhall marketed the 20-60 between 1927 and 1930. This five-seater came with a range of body style options including limousine, tourer, coupé-cabriolet and saloon. Despite its sharp looks, the car was actually a step down in price for Vauxhall.

1. Coadou et Fleury
   Soriano-Pedroso
2. Solanet
   MG 14/40

A three-speed manual sports car, driven by a 1.8-liter engine, the MG 14/40 was manufactured by MG from 1927 to 1929. Around 700 were built. It wasn't tremendously different from the previous model, the 14/28.

1. Alfa Romeo 6C
   Oldsmobile Curved Dash
2. Delage D8
   Renault Monastella

The Curved Dash Oldsmobile was released in 1901 and built until 1907. Before Ford had dreamed about his production line, Oldsmobile was living it when producing the Curved Dash. Over 19,000 of the Curved Dash Oldsmobile were produced.

1. Renault GS
   Jousset
2. Elcar
   Chevrolet Superior

Produced between 1923 and 1926, the Superior featured as a different series (starting with B) every year. All, however, featured a 4-cylinder 2.8-liter engine that produced 26 horsepower. Superior models included a roadster, sedan and a truck.

1. Quo Vadis cyclecar
   Pennant
2. La Confortable
   Studebaker Special Six

A model from Studebaker, the Special six was manufactured between 1918 and 1927. By 1926, the Special Six was powered by a six-cylinder motor which produced just under 30 horsepower. This was Studebaker's mid-market model, meant as a family car.

1. Elcar Seven Passenger Sedan-8-80
   Peugeot Type 163
2. Tatra 49
   Kess-Line 8

Considered to be a small family car at the time, the Peugeot Type 163 was produced by the French car manufacturer from 1919 to 1924. in that time, almost 12,000 were sold. That included 363 models of the Type 163 BS, a slightly sportier version with drive to all four wheels.

1. Austin Twenty
   Peugeot Type 176
2. Tribelhorn
   Anker

Introduced in 1919, after World War I, the Austin Twenty provided the company with a model that appealed more to the man in street, instead of the luxury vehicles they had been selling. Up until 1930, more than 15,000 were made. Although early versions were powered by a 3.6-liter straight-four engine, later models included a six-cylinder powerplant.

1. Franklin Sedan
   Gray Light Car
2. Chevrolet Superior
   Humber 15

The 15 received its name from the horsepower figure produced from its 2.8-liter four-cylinder engine. The 15 was produced by Humber between 1919 and 1928. The Humber 15 was capable of speeds of around 85 km/h.

1. Stutz Bearcat
   Fiat 501
2. Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8
   Peugeot Type 159

Considered the first sports car built by an American company, the Bearcat, introduced in 1914, had a four-cylinder, 60 horsepower engine. Although by today’s standards that may seem like nothing, in 1914 the Bearcat was the fastest thing on four wheels.

1. Silva-Coroner
   Rolls Royce 15 HP
2. American Steam Car
   Sablatnig-Beuchelt

Designed by Sir Henry Royce, the 15 hp was produced just for 1905 with six made. It was powered by a 3.0-liter 3 cylinder engine. Rolls and Royce originally agreed to produce four different cars, and this was one of them.

1. Alfa Romeo G1
   Chandler Metropolitan Sedan
2. Studebaker Commander
   Star Two Door Sedan

The Commander badge has been put on a number of Studebakers since the 1920s. The earliest examples of this brand were first marketed in 1927. It featured a 3.7-liter engine and was known for its durability. In 1928, a Commander set the 15,000-mile average speed record.

1. Audi Type R
   Cunningham Limousine-146-A
2. CWS T-1
   Renault Reinastella

Produced by Audi between 1928 and 1932, the Audi Type R replaced the Type M in the German auto manufacturer's lineup. Although it looked similar to its predecessor, it was slightly smaller and cost less. Powered by a 4,872-liter straight-8 engine, only 145 were made.

1. Australian Six
   Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton
2. Electricar
   Humber Pullman

One thing is for sure, the 1933 Packard Twelve Spot Phaeton is beautiful. And it was expensive, even then. The Phaeton would set you back well over $5,000 back in those days. It was powered by a V-12 engine which produced 160 horsepower and a speed of over 100 mph.

1. Aero Car
   Studebaker Light Six
2. Cadillac Series 341
   Stutz 8-Cylinder

Marketed between 1927 and 1929, the Series 341 had a range of body styles and cost between $3350 and $5500 depending on the style chosen. Over 18,000 were built of this popular model. It had a blazing top speed of 70 mph.

1. Fiat 501
   Fiat 501
2. Atomette
   Ehrhardt-Szawe

Italian automaker Fiat produced the 501 model for a period of eight years from 1919 to 1926. Three models were introduced over this period with the SS version the most powerful, turning out 30 hp. All in all, just over 47,000 were sold.

1. Silva-Coroner
   Renault Vivasix
2. Hispano-Suiza H6
   Hispano-Suiza H6

A luxury car, the Hispano-Suiza H6 was produced in France from 1919 to 1933. Designed by Marc Birkigt, the vehicle received its power from a large 6.5 (later 7.9) liter straight-six engine made from aluminum. The H6 was the first-ever automobile to have power-assisted brakes.

1. American Steamer
   Tatra 49
2. Stutz 8-Cylinder
   Chevrolet D Series

Introduced in 1917, the D Series was the first Chevrolet to have a V8 engine. Sadly, it was horribly underpowered (only 36 horsepower), so much so that other four-cylinder engines were more powerful. By 1918 the D Series had disappeared and Chevy only returned to V8 motors 37 years later.

1. Dodge Series 116
   Apperson Six Sport Sedan
2. MG Old Number One
   Triumph 13/35

Much debate surrounds this vehicle. Some say it was the first MG ever built, although it only came to light two years after the brand was in production. What is known is that it was built to race in sporting events. It was powered by a 1.6-liter engine.

1. Wolseley Hornet six
   Mercedes-Benz 770
2. Briggs and Stratton Flyer
   Durant Touring Car

The Briggs and Stratton Flyer was essentially a wooden bench that moved. It had no protection for the driver from the elements and no shock absorbers. By 1920, however, cars had already evolved to a point of relative comfort, and the Flyer just wasn't what the public was looking for.