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This long-wheelbase Benz is brightly adorned in light grey and accented with red coachlining. The chassis and wheels provide contrast in bright red which nicely harmonizes with the copious brass brightwork. There are brass side lamps, headlamps, and a swiveling spotlight, as well as a serpentine bulb horn. The seating is upholstered in red vinyl and the cockpit displays a wood dashboard and steering wheel.
Benz & Cei was building no fewer than 25 different sizes of four-cylinder engines prior to World War I. This car is powered by a 5890 cc T-head engine that had cylinders cast in pairs.
Benz & Cei was building no fewer than 25 different sizes of four-cylinder engines prior to World War I. This car is powered by a 5890 cc T-head engine that had cylinders cast in pairs.
2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $201,600
2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000
Lot was not sold
2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
DKK111,000-DKK148,000
Sale Price :
USD $369,899 (DKK 2,240,000.00)
Recent Sales of the Benz 18/45
(Data based on Model Year 1914 sales)
1914 Benz 18/45 Four Passenger Runabout Chassis#: 22009 Sold for USD$201,600 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1914 Benz 18/45 Four-Passenger Runabout Chassis#: 22009 Sold for USD$369,899 2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection |
Benz 18/45s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1914 Benz 18/45's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1914 Benz 18/45 Four Passenger Runabout | 22009 | 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | $250,000 | $350,000 |
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