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Franklin Mint – Benz Patent-Motorwagen 1886
1:8 Scale Masterpiece – 24 Karat Gold-Plated Details – Very Good Condition

An extraordinary large-scale collector’s model of the world’s first automobile — the Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1886) — produced by Franklin Mint in impressive 1:8 scale. This museum-quality model captures the engineering breakthrough that changed the world: Karl Benz’s revolutionary three-wheeled motor carriage, widely regarded as the first true automobile.

About the Original Vehicle

In 1886, Karl Benz patented what is officially recognized as the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine. The Patent-Motorwagen marked the birth of modern mobility and laid the foundation for the entire automotive industry.

Its innovative design featured:
Single-cylinder four-stroke engine
Rear-wheel chain drive
Large wire-spoke wheels
Lightweight tubular frame
Elegant wooden carriage body
This model represents the dawn of motoring history.

About the Model

The Franklin Mint 1:8 scale edition is renowned for its craftsmanship and mechanical detailing.

Large and impressive 1:8 scale

Approx. 31 cm length

Approx. 19 cm width

Approx. 16 cm height

Finely detailed engine components

Functional steering

Realistic chain drive system

Authentic wood-style bodywork

24 karat gold-plated metal components

Precision wire-spoke wheels

The combination of black metal framework, warm wood tones and gold-plated mechanical parts creates a visually striking and historically elegant display piece.

Condition

Very good overall condition

Gold-plated parts present and well preserved

No visible structural damage observed

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Collector Significance

Large-scale 1:8 Franklin Mint models are highly regarded among serious collectors due to:

Their impressive size

Exceptional detailing

Historical importance

Limited production era

The Benz Patent-Motorwagen is not merely a model — it is the origin story of the automobile.

A distinguished centerpiece for any serious automotive collection.
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