Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
1886 Daimler Four Wheel Automobile Replica
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Independently of each other, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler each produced an automobile in 1886, both in Germany, about 60 miles apart. About sixty miles away in Mannheim, Karl Benz built an automobile using an integral design for a motorized vehicle with one of his own engines. He was granted a patent for his Motorwagen on 29 January 1886. When this proved the engine capable of driving a vehicle, Daimler devised a 1.1 hp single and ordered a Wimpff und Soehne four-seater phaeton to house it. Daimler's engine was installed by Maschinenfabrik Esslingen and drove the rear wheels through a dual-ratio belt drive.
For consignment a reproduction of the car considered the great grandfather of the 4-wheel automobile formally known as the Daimler Motorcoach. With the original being lost in a fire, a replica sits in the Mercedes Benz museum in Stuttgart and this car is an exact copy of that replica. An interesting piece of pre Mercedes-Benz joint venture.
Exterior and Interior
Looking more like a carriage than an actual automobile, this 4 wheel coach has been hand built from the replica of the original Daimler Motorcoach which resides in Germany. Our builder and consigner took painstaking measures to replicate the original(replica!) Constructed of lacquered wood painted a beautiful black then gold leafed, it shows in 2 bench seater configuration. Tufted and buttoned horsehair stuffed leather benches with padded backs are able to accommodate 4 passengers. The rear passengers will need to contend with the engine which takes up floorspace on the rear. Extra large brass and steel headlamps which are lit by an internal candle wick, and utilizes mirrors and lenses light your way in night conditions. Steering is accomplished by turning a 4 paddle wood fanlike wheel, which moves the entire front axle and wheels towards the direction one wants to go. Steel rimmed large carriage wheels with wood spokes, beautifully detailed in black lacquer and more gold leaf with pin striping give this car a beautiful nostalgic look.
Drivetrain
From a distance the engine appears period correct and ready to run. Upon closer inspection we notice the engine is a wooden replica. Beautiful work if I do say so myself.
Undercarriage
Literally under this carriage, we see the drive belt and gears, leaf spring suspension and even a manual rear brake which is a rubber pad pushing against the steel wheel surround. Steel mixed with brass along with the black lacquer paint and gold leaf, and we now have the 1886 version of the Daimler Motorcoach
A true piece of early automotive history hand built utilizing all the materials available at the time we have a genuine automobile (auto=no horse, mobile= movement) right here at Classic Auto Mall.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Year: | 1890 |
Make: | Daimler |
Model: | Four Wheel Automobile Replica |
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Exterior Color: | Black |
Interior Color: | Black |
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Stock: | 2146 |
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Vin: | Bill of Sale |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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