The Overland Octoauto appears less like a real vehicle and more like a toy from a child’s imagination. The vehicle, which was created by Milton Reeves in 1911, was 20 feet long, with eight wheels, four axels, space for four people, and a 40-horsepower motor. However, the car was an immediate major flop, both literally and figuratively, due to its awkward design, poor handling, and $3200.00 (absurdly costly for the time) price tag.
