Vehicle Description
Available at www.VintageMotorCarsUSA.com When Karl Benz applied for
a patent on January 29, 1886 for his "vehicle with gas engine
operation," little did he realize that his invention would change
the world. Patent DRP 37435 is regarded as the birth certificate of
the automobile. With test drives carried out in the autumn of 1885,
the Benz Patent Motor Car was the world's first automobile. Exact
in the tiniest details, this replica serves as the perfect
centerpiece of any significant Mercedes-Benz collection or as
brilliant static art in your home. The vehicle is drivable just as
the original was and will delight both the driver and onlookers
with its unique operation. It is both an homage and a unique
opportunity to own an otherwise-unobtainable piece of history . . .
the very first automobile. The finish work on this model is
absolutely show-quality in every way. From the beautifully finished
wood to the polished brass and flawless paintwork, it truly is a
piece to be displayed as art even more than as a mode of
transportation. It's fascinating to see the primitive ancestors of
many components that we may still recognize today, including the
carburetor, differential and a very early version of the CVT
(constantly variable transmission). This exact black replica with
burgundy engine was built by Bentley Engineering in the UK and is 1
of only 175 produced exclusively for Mercedes-Benz of America. Each
Mercedes-Benz dealer was allocated only one to be displayed in
their dealership in 2006 for the anniversary of the first Benz. It
has no miles and has been housed in a private collection. This is a
limited edition that is available for sale only infrequently. Don't
miss this rare opportunity!
