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What Shopping for a Car was Like 100 Years Ago
A hundred years ago, car companies were not touting luxury interiors, Bluetooth connectivity or Apple CarPlay. Consumers were more concerned with the most efficient and productive way to start their vehicles. There were no car keys, and especially no keyless entry option. Cars in the early 1900s were powered by steam, gas or electricity.
Steam
Imagine having to grab a blowtorch to spark igniter fuel under the hood before you could start your car. This took about 45 minutes because the water in the tank needed to heat up so steam could power the engine...

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