This was no ordinary invention it was a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a one-cylinder four-stroke engine It was rudimentary to say the least with a top speed of a mere 10 miles per hour But it was a start the challenges were many Early automobiles were far from perfect they were expensive making them accessible only to the wealthy They lacked power making long-distance travel a daunting task And let’s not forget the lack of paved roads making even the shortest journey an