• Benz & Cie Patent Motorwagen Replica 1886
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010

Lot sold

45 509 - 58 511

GBP 35 000 - 45 000 (listed)

Estimate

45 509 - 58 511

GBP 35 000 - 45 000 (listed)

 
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1886 Benz & Cie Patent Motorwagen

Replica
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010 | 27 October

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1886
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Black
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 27, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
AUCTION:
October 27, 2010
PREVIEW:
October 26, 2010
October 27, 2010
To be offered at auction WITHOUT RESERVE ,Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Chassis No.
JB16597
Estimate:
£35,000-£45,000
0.88 hp, 954 cc horizontally mounted single-cylinder engine, belt primary drive and chain final drive, rear leaf spring suspension, and a mechanical transmission brake. Wheelbase: 58"
- From the Hooper Corporate Collection
- An exact replica of first Benz model
- The essence of pioneer motoring
While it is a frequently disputed point as to who actually conceived the first motor car powered by an internal combustion engine, there is no contending