# Ancient Electric Cars The 1905 Woods Queen Victoria Brougham Sold For $95,000 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1905-woods References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/110-year-old-woods-queen-victoria-brougham-electric-car/39599/) & [bonhams](https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23234/lot/15/) Many of us think it's completely reasonable and safe to assume that electric vehicles are some sort of completely new innovation, but this 1905 Woods Queen Victoria Brougham shows that electric vehicles have been around for longer than we think. This vehicle is set to be [auctioned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-virtual-auction) for the appropriately royal sum of $94,548 at the Frederiksen auction at Ebeltoft, Denmark. While the 1905 Woods Queen Victoria Broughame is clearly from a [bygone era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car), it actually helps act as a window into a time when new technologies were in fact being innovated. This is a clear message to the wider auto industry that if electric vehicles were being created back in the day, there is really no reason not to innovate in electric vehicle technologies today given the clear and present need for more sustainable transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Historical Electric Vehicles:** Exploring the existence of electric vehicles in the past highlights the potential for historical innovations in electric vehicle technologies. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The demand for more sustainable transportation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the auto industry. - **Longevity of Electric Vehicles:** The longevity of electric vehicles proves the durability and reliability of this technology, encouraging further innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can leverage historical electric vehicles to inspire innovation in sustainable transportation. - **Vintage Car Market:** The vintage car market can benefit from the auction and appreciation of historical electric vehicles. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can collaborate with the auto industry to develop more sustainable electric vehicle technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [Vintage Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-volt-e-bikes.md) - [Electric Limited-Edition Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-extreme.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-electric-car.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible.md) - [Aerodynamic Long-Range Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresco-xl.md) - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md)