Horsey Horseless

Horsey Horseless can be forgiven for a few of its vehicle faux pas. After all, it was designed and built in 1899.

What I can’t forgive creator Uriah Smith of though, is his braindead decision to attach a wooden horse head to the front of the vehicle. And I know what you’re thinking, the horse head was just a decoration. A simple hood ornament like the ones we see today. No, my friends. The horse head actually stored fuel! I couldn’t make this up if I tried.

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