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Scale Model of the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen - Detailed scale model of the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, representing the first internal combustion engine-powered automobile. The model is constructed from die-cast metal, brass, and wood-finished components. It features a rear-mounted single-cylinder engine with a horizontal flywheel, connected to the rear wheels via a functional chain drive system. The three-wheel configuration includes wire-spoked wheels with black-painted rims. The passenger compartment consists of a wooden-style floorboard and a bench seat with black tufted upholstery. A vertical steering tiller with a wooden handle is positioned at the front. The engine assembly includes a red-painted cylinder block and a polished brass fuel tank. No manufacturer marks are visible on the vehicle.