A lot of people take pride in how long they can keep their car running, but none can hold a candle to the vehicle that just sold at a Hershey, Pennsylvania, auction. The world's oldest running car, which has been working for 127 years, recently went for $4.6 million, CNN Money reports.

The ride was built in France in 1884 and predates the first cars constructed by Henry Ford by about 12 years. The car, which sports the nickname La Marquise was originally intended for use by French Count De Dion, who was one of the founders of the company that manufactured it.

For its age, La Marquise is surprisingly powerful. Fueled by coal, wood and paper, the vehicle has a top speed of 38 miles per hour, though it may not be able to reach the mark more than a century after its creation.

Although La Marquise represents the extreme, there's nothing saying that your used car can't last for an especially long time if it's cared for properly by getting it regularly serviced. The point appears not to be lost on the American public as the average car on the road is becoming older and older.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg Radio, Rebecca Lindland the director of strategic review at IHS Automotive said that the average age of a car on the road today is about 10.7 years, with an average mileage of about 130,000 miles. To make sure your used car reaches the same milestone, visit New Jersey State Auto Auction.

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