SOLVED: WTH # 079 - 1905 Gardner Serpollet type L 18hp steam car

[sixtee5cuda]

For one point, provide the year, and make of this old car

[sixtee5cuda]

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Time for the experts to have a try.

[Craig Gillingham]

This is the 1905 Gardner Serpollet type L 18hp steam car.

[sixtee5cuda]

One point to CG for the correct answer.

Not sure if 1904 or 1905, doesn't make much difference.

[woodinsight]

A friend of mine recently acquired this car.
I believe 1905 is correct.
Another view -

[D-type]

One point to CG for the correct answer.

Not sure if 1904 or 1905, doesn't make much difference.

In Britain it makes a big difference - a 1904 car is eligible for the London to Brighton run, arguably the world's premier veteran car event, while 1905 cars are not.