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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 $46,200, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
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 $46,200, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
Sale Price :
USD $46,200
1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Benz Motorwagen Replica
(Data based on Model Year 1886 sales)
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$32,480 2025 Gooding Christies : Stan Lucas Collection | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$36,960 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1886-type Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$17,918 2024 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$39,856 2023 RM Sothebys : London | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$41,264 2023 Bonhams : The Golden Age of Motoring Sale | |
| 1886 BENZ PATENT-MOTORWAGEN REPLICA Sold for USD$69,440 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$70,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$84,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Sold for USD$41,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Chassis#: MBCC 052 Sold for USD$47,040 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
| 1886 BENZ PATENT-MOTORWAGEN Chassis#: 35 Sold for USD$55,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction |   |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Chassis#: 35 Sold for USD$39,200 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$56,000 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Recreation Chassis#: 022 Sold for USD$76,160 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$52,640 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$52,640 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica Sold for USD$40,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1886 KARL BENZ PATENT MOTOR WAGON RE-CREATION Sold for USD$30,800 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica Chassis#: MJ 18790 Sold for USD$71,500 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Re-creation Sold for USD$56,100 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale |
Benz Motorwagen Replicas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica | 2024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream | $75,000 | $100,000 | ||
| 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica | TH300822B | 2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica | 020 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
| 1886 Benz Patent Motor-Wagen Replica | 098 | 2010 RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey | $50,000 | $75,000 | |
| 1886 BENZ REPLICA UNKNOWN | 2001 Kruse Auction West Palm Beach, FL | $30,000 |
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