Heine built a series of automobiles under the name of Heine-Velox . Three vehicles were manufactured before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire destroyed both his workshop and piano store over on Union Square . He used his cars in relief efforts in the city , transporting people out of the city , carrying supplies like fresh milk and water , and even the dead for burial . In 1907 – 08 he built some more cars with larger engines , these being featured in the San Francisco Auto Show in 1907 . His car building activities were on hold until 1921 when he reintroduced the Heine-Velox name . The vehicle had a Weidly V-12 engine and retailed for $ 25,000 . Around six were built
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Gustav Otto Ludolf Heine