1897 Daimler Victoria
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1897
Summary
German automotive pioneer Gottlieb Daimler built his first car in 1886 and, with Wilhelm Maybach, founded Daimler Motors Corporation in 1890. Initially formed to build engines, the company began producing automobiles in 1892. This 1897 Victoria features a two-cylinder gasoline engine and a body by American coachbuilder Brewster. Daimler Motors merged with Benz & Company in 1926.
Place of Creation
Object ID
30.304.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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1897 Daimler Victoria
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