You know, in 1907, if you wanted to prove your car was tough, you didn’t take it to the Nürburgring — you drove it 36,000 miles through Siberia with nothing but some tools, spare tires, and an unreasonable amount of confidence.
Meet the 1907 Thomas Flyer — the actual car that won the legendary 1908 New York to Paris Race, and yes, it still runs like a champ. Jay gets behind the wheel to take this 570-cubic-inch torque monster out for a spin.
Regulars at Car News Cafe may recognize some recent Coffee and a Concept and Odd Car articles featuring vehicles from Harrah’s museum in Reno.
