history of automobile/Ashley Muszall

the first type of car

Jan 10, 1335

The first was Guido da Vigevano in 1335. It was a windmill type drive to gears and thus to wheels.

was it the first steam engine?

Dec 18, 1678

Father Ferdinand Verbiest has been said to have built a steam powered vehicle for the Chinese Emperor Chien Lung in about 1678.

the first steam engine

Nov 9, 1712

The first steam engine was actually built.