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Thomas Rickett from Buckingham, England, made a steam-powered car in 1860. Several examples were made, and it was also advertised.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Thomas Rickett car 1858 MAUTO
Photo: Marie-Lan Taÿ Pamart, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Thomas Rickett from Buckingham, England, made a steam-powered car in 1860. Several examples were made, and it was also advertised.2

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