Karl Benz applied for a patent for this vehicle (the first with an internal combustion engine) on January 29, 1886. It had a horizontal single cylinder, four-stroke 954cc engine developing 0.75 HP at 400 rpm. It weighs 584 pounds and achieved 24 mpg. The one and only original can be found at the German Museum in Münich, Germany.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=508CHARcAmQ
This replica sold for $37,950 on April, 4th, 2013 at the Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach auction.
Why is Mercedes claim posted under American Iron Tech?
My imagination says that someone may have thoughts about discussing it lol
Related to First American car:
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/a...-arguably.html