1886 Mercedes-Benz Antique in Monterey, California

This vehicle is being sold as Lot No. R465.
- This replica is a close match to the measurements and mechanical details of the only authentic Benz Motorwagen found at the German Museum in Munich, Germany today
- When Karl Benz applied for a patent on January 29, 1886 for his vehicle with the first internal combustion gas engine, he did not realize that his invention changed the world
- His vehicle was specifically designed to accommodate a horizontal single cylinder 4 stroke engine of 954 cc
- It developed 0.75 HP at 400 RPM
- A speed of 8 MPH was recorded
- Incorporated many innovative features such as the electric ignition and mechanically operated inlet valves
- The simplicity of his vehicle demonstrates clearly the basic function of an automobile, still found in cars today
- Weight of 265kg/584lbs

For more details on this vehicle, Visit the Mecum Web Site