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- Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985 - Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- April 01, 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985
Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- 1893 Benz Velocipede - Karl Benz exhibited his Velocipede at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. His automobile incorporated several impressive features for its time like a water-cooled engine, a carburetor, a gearbox, and a rear-axle differential. Benz manufactured more than 1,200 Velocipedes between 1894 and 1902, and many historians describe his "Velo" as the first production car.
- 1893
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1893 Benz Velocipede
Karl Benz exhibited his Velocipede at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. His automobile incorporated several impressive features for its time like a water-cooled engine, a carburetor, a gearbox, and a rear-axle differential. Benz manufactured more than 1,200 Velocipedes between 1894 and 1902, and many historians describe his "Velo" as the first production car.
- Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985 - Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- April 01, 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985
Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- 1903 Benz Parsifal Touring Car - Karl Benz's Parsifal signaled the transition from the concept of a motorized carriage to a modern automobile. Unlike a motorized carriage, Benz positioned the engine in the front of the vehicle as opposed to under the seat. This allowed the car to be built closer to the ground, which provided better handling for drivers and easier accessibility.
- 1903
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1903 Benz Parsifal Touring Car
Karl Benz's Parsifal signaled the transition from the concept of a motorized carriage to a modern automobile. Unlike a motorized carriage, Benz positioned the engine in the front of the vehicle as opposed to under the seat. This allowed the car to be built closer to the ground, which provided better handling for drivers and easier accessibility.
- Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985 - Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- April 01, 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985
Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985 - Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.
- April 01, 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II with the 1885 Benz Scale Replica at Henry Ford Museum, April 1985
Henry Ford II commemorated the centennial of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1985. Built in Germany by engineer Karl Benz in 1885, the Motorwagen generally is credited with being the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. The one-fifth scale model was given to Mr. Ford's grandfather, Henry Ford, on his 75th birthday in 1938.