1770 Fardier de Cugnot Working Reproduction - Daniel Carpenter w BarryT

Daniel Carpenter, Museum Director, enlightens us on some important and historic cars (a small percentage of their over 80 cars on display):
1770 Reproduction Fardier de Cugnot (First Self Powered Vehicle)
Embark on a captivating journey through automotive history with me at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. Join Museum Owner Alain Cerf, Museum Director Daniel Carpenter, Mechanic Andy Kinworthy, Body Man Steve, and Interior Trimmer as we explore a treasure trove of remarkable vehicles.
The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum offers a unique experience for car enthusiasts and history buffs. Located conveniently between Tampa, Clearwater, and Downtown St. Petersburg, this museum showcases a remarkable collection of vintage vehicles.
What You'll Find:
A focused collection of pioneering automobiles
Front-wheel drive and rear-engine cars from the 1920s and 1930s
Vehicles that played key roles in automotive evolution
The Museum Experience:
19,000 square feet of gallery space
An engaging mix of automotive art and engineering
Insights into the creativity and innovation behind these historic vehicles
The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum highlights the ingenuity of early car designers and engineers. Visitors can see firsthand how these vintage cars contributed to the development of modern automobiles.
Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply curious about transportation history, this museum offers an informative and interesting look at automotive progress.

[@DavidLeslie65]

Innovation is a great theme for a display

[@stephencurry8552]

To commit to spending a significant sum to reproduce this vehicle is really something special. This museum is awesome. Truly.

[@BarryTsGarage]

Agreed

[@jeffclark2725]

Thumbs up, great video, Wonderful machine, and to have a functioning replica

[@BarryTsGarage]

Thanks - kudos to the Cerf family 👍