1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica

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Chassis Num: JBW1110495   Sold for $46,200 at 2009 RM Auctions. This 1886 Benz Motorwagen is a replica produced by John Bentley Engineering of the United Kingdom. This recreation of the first working Benz were built between 1986 and 1997, with a total of 14 built. Mr. Bentley and his artisans were granted access to the original Benz when it was owned by Mercedes-Benz in preparation for the project. The job was done so well, Mercedes-Benz of Stuttgart acquired the final group of cars produced by Bentley. This example is Number 4 of the 14 original examples built. The car is powered by a 954cc horizontally mounted single-cylinder engine offering .88 horsepower. There is a leaf spring suspension in the rear and a mechanical transmission brake. This Motorwagen was offered for sale at the 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions and estimated to sell for $50,000 - $70,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $46,200, including buyer's premium. By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009

Auction Sales Information
Auction	Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Estimated Value:	$50,000-$70,000
Sale Price	$46,200

Event	Group
Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook	1886-1931