1896 Armstrong Phaeton Hybrid Car Heading to Amelia Island Auction

The Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt may be the favorites of the eco-conscious crowd, but this thing right here predates them by more than a century. Yes, ladies and gents, this horseless carriage is one of the earliest known gas-electric hybrids ever made. Scheduled to go under the hammer on March 10 at the Amelia Island sale in Florida, Bonhams estimates that $175,000 to $275,000 is what the top bidder will have to pay for the 1896 Armst…