Mercedes Selling Replica of First Car

Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is selling a replica of the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, which is hailed as the first production car powered by a gasoline engine.

The vehicle was recently acquired by All Time Stars, Mercedes-Benz's classic restoration arm.

The restored replica is fully functional and powered by a 955-cc 1-cylinder engine that generates 2/3-hp at 250 rpm. Top speed is listed at 16 kph (10 mph).

Karl Benz built about 25 Patent-Motorwagens between 1886 and 1893.The vehicle was priced at 600 imperial German marks (about $150) at the time.

More information about the replica—but not the price—is available on All Time Stars’ website.