Peter Alden was the proud owner of the second car in Norway. In the ‘Stavanger Avis’, Stavanger’s newspaper, the following could be read: “One can now happen to see a motor vehicle in Stavanger. Factory owner Peter Alden has ordered one that is on its way from Germany.It runs on Benzene, and can be managed and steered easier than any horse team. It can move quickly or slowly depending on what you desire, uphill or downhill, yield and turn.The wagon Mr. Alden has bought is a very light wagon. It has room for 3 people, and can be driven at varying speeds. It is tested by himself and his brother.”
The motor vehicle arrived from the Benz factory in Stavanger on the 21st of October and demonstrated the day after. “This afternoon the wagon was taken on its first trip. It was excellent. We drove several times up and down Jernbaneveien, taking the turns with no effort whatsoever. It felt a bit heavy going up the Hill towards Ladegardsveien, but it made it easily passed the theatre. With a little practice it should be easier to turn around than any horse.”
On November the 18th Peter Alden traveled to the capitol Christiana (now Oslo) for another demonstration for the crown prince.
In the newspaper ‘Morgenbladet’ reported: “The wagon achieved a frightening speed. One is tempted to believe there is witchcraft involved in steering and speed regulation, but it all proved to be quite simple.” The Stavanger writer, Theodor Dahl, also writes about ‘The Red Car’ in his book ‘The Town and its People’.
The red wonder stayed in Stavanger for a couple of years, but then the engine was taken out and fitted in a boat. The body was sold to a farmer.