Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Said to be the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle, here having the first automobile accident. Mid-19th century engraving Transport Steam

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Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Said to be the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle, here having the first automobile accident. Mid-19th century engraving Transport Steam

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