Photos: 'World's first sports car' This 1914 Vauxhall 25hp 'Prince Henry' Sports Torpedo, widely recognized as the world's first true sports car, just sold for $656,000 (£516,700). Hide Caption 1 of 7Photos: 'World's first sports car' The car was auctioned by Bonhams in London on Dec. 4, 2016 as part of its Bond Street Sale. Hide Caption 2 of 7Photos: 'World's first sports car' It was one of the first four Vauxhall 25hp 'Prince Henry' Sports Torpedoes ever produced commercially. Hide Caption 4 of 7Photos: 'World's first sports car' The car was designed by engineer Laurence Pomeroy and originally purchased by T.W. Hide Caption 5 of 7Photos: 'World's first sports car' Laurence Pomeroy Jr., the original creator's son, bought the car in 1945.

Source: CNN December 05, 2016 14:06 UTC