ICM 1/24 Benz Patent-Motorwagen 1886 (EASY version = plastic wheel-spokes)

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ICM 1/24 Benz Patent-Motorwagen 1886 (EASY version = plastic wheel-spokes)

SKU : ICM-24042

MFG CODE : 24042

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UPC : 4823044408887

CATEGORY : Car kits

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The Benz Patent-Motorwagen was the world's first car with an internal combustion engine. It was
built by Carl Benz in 1885, and on November 2, 1886, patent number 37435 was received for the car.
The vehicle had a gasoline engine, electric ignition, carburetor, cooling system, transmission and
brakes. The chassis was made of steel pipes, the rear wheels were mounted on a rigid axle with
elliptical springs. The decision to equip the car with three wheels was caused by the peculiarities of
steering, its steering handle was located in the center of the vehicle. In August 1888, the inventor's
wife Bertha, together with her sons made the first road trip on Benz automobile length of about 104
km. This trip received a wide response and successfully promoted the car.
  • Height: 1.30 in
  • Length: 9.73 in
  • Width: 7.20 in
  • Weight: 0.50 LB