A BRIGHT red, 114-year-old automobile usually sits in the foyer of the RACQ in Brisbane, but it's about to get a rare chance to feel the wind in its wheels on the Southern Downs.

The Rambler Model G belonged to the father of Allora man Doug Partington, who continues to service the car in Brisbane every couple of years.

He managed to convince the RACQ to let him service the vehicle in Allora next weekend, which just so happens to coincide with the Allora Heritage Weekend.

"It's from the dawn of motoring and if anyone is at all interested in motor cars and history, it's something to see,” Mr Partington said.

The car was built in 1904 and shipped to Queensland a year later, making it only one of six in Queensland.

Now it's the last one of its kind still standing.

Mr Partington said his father bought it from Dr Marks, an eye doctor, in 1955 and restored it with a mate.

He believes it's most likely the "most historic car in Queensland”.

"It's renowned as the first motor car to climb the Edward Street hill in Brisbane,” he said.

It differs quite a bit from modern-day cars, as Mr Partington said it's like a buggy, resembling a horseless carriage.

The engine gets going with two teaspoons of petrol, then Mr Partington said it needs about four arms to make sure it doesn't take off once started.

Mr Partington said car enthusiasts may know the name, but often have never seen one in person.

"It's an opportunity to see something that would normally never be outside it's glass case,” he said.

Mr Partington will be doing presentations on the car at Allora Heritage Weekend, which is taking place at Allora Showgrounds on the New England Highway January 27-28.

Admission is $5 per adult and children enter free.