This 1 Lira stamp from the Republic of San Marino, issued in 1962, depicts the pioneering Duryea motor carriage from the United States, built in 1892. The Duryea brothers’ design is recognized as one of the first successful American gasoline-powered automobiles. Rendered in a sepia and blue palette by designer C. Mancioli, this issue belongs to San Marino’s series honoring early automobiles that revolutionized transportation history. It captures the elegant simplicity of the earliest motor era, making it a classic piece for collectors interested in automotive and technological milestones.