This 1911 Marmon Wasp is a replica of the car that won the first Indianapolis 500 that same year. Over 20 years old, it’s claimed to be one of the most accurate tributes in existence, with the original relied upon as a template. Powered by a large dual spark Advance six-cylinder , it’s further said to run and drive very well. Find it here on eBay in Auburn, Indiana with no reserve and fast bidding.

Driven by Ray Harroun to victory at the first Indy 500, the winning Marmon Wasp was revolutionary for two reasons–first, it was the first single-passenger race car as Harroun carried no on-board mechanic with him, allowing for both lighter weight and greater streamlining. Secondly, it was also the first car of any type to use a rear view mirror. Nicknamed the Wasp due to its color and stripes, as well as the long pointy tail it carried, the original is ensconced in the 500 Hall of Fame at Indianapolis Speedway. Claimed to be a near-perfect replica, we see spot a few incorrect details, but overall it remains an impressive build.

The famous rear-view mirror is on full display above, as are big brass headlights and Firestone racing tires. What’s nearly impossible to spot here are flashers and turn signals that have been cleverly hidden, allowing for road use.

It would take nerves of steel to drive something like this at at an average of 74 plus MPH for nearly seven hours straight, yet that’s exactly what Harroun did. Though not perfectly accurate with its diamond plate floor and a rather generic seat, admittedly we’re nit-picking. While the original had its gear lever affixed outside the cockpit, this one has a smaller shifter buried up under the dashboard–note the incredible looking brass switchgear.

Described as a dual ignition Advance brand six-cylinder, details are limited apart from a claim that the car runs and drives very well. The original is considered by many to be the granddad of all racing cars, and we’ve always wanted to drive something like this on the streets at least once. All that’s left to do now is start an antique oval racing league.