We may not know what it is, but it looks like it makes a good seat. This brass-era machine comes from Jim Meister, who wants to know what the early touring car is, and what year it was made. The car appears to be at least a medium-priced car, judging from the amount of accessories on the fancy body and the overall size of the car.Also note the leather on the driver's front tire and tied to the wheel -- perhaps an early fix to a blown tire?