1904 Napier Samson L48
In 1905, Napier shipped their revolutionary six-cylinder race engine to the annual auto races at Ormond and Daytona Beaches.
The events attracted the era's finest and bravest drivers, and these pioneers pushed the boundaries of speed and engineering.
Arthur Macdonald, a British mechanic, made history on January 25, 1905, by using the L48 to set a world record of 104.651 mph.
The stunning record was achieved during the annual Speed Week at Daytona Beach.
It was both
first time a car was recorded at over 100 mph in the United States and it was the first British car to exceed 100 mph.
If you have about a million bucks you can bid on this car in a couple weeks.
Bonham's Amelia Island
The photos in the link are amazing. Click the 'details' box to read the car history.
The car has returned to America and participated in the Historic Beach Racing Parade this weekend at Racing's North Turn.
Notice the gold gator head has been added on. Appears to be from the squeeze bulb in the steering wheel.