1894 Benz Velo

The ideal steed, London to Brighton Veteran run 1894 Benz Velo

The layout of Benz cars with their horizontal rear-mounted single-cylinder engines and primary drive by belts drew on established engineering workshop practice, but nevertheless from the very beginning the cars were designed as a complete entity and they owed, except in appearance, to carriage practices.

So successful was the basic design that before the turn of the century it was only changed in detail and over 2,300 Benzes of all models had been sold by the end of 1900.

VCC passport and past entrant to the Centenary London to Brighton Veteran run. Owned in the UK subsequently exported to the Netherlands in 1996. Original English registration plate.

After 30 years ownership the owner is ready for a new custodian to add memories and rallies to the cars history.

The Benz is in fantastic restored condition, with Dutch papers, Vintage Car Club dating passport, starting and maintenance documentation and previous restoration photos.

The car comes with detailed instructions on how to start it.

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