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Jenatzy Jamais Contente

Jenatzy Jamais Contente
Model Rio (Italy)
no. 60; diecast, scale 1:43
acquired 1986
Original Jenatzy Jamais Contente
Achères, Camille Jenatzy (105.88 km/h)
France 1899
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A model of the first car being faster than 100 km/h has been issued in the classic car range by the Italian manufacturer Rio. The "Jamais Contente" as driven by the Belgian Camille Jenatzy looked like a torpedo and was powered by two electric motors.