Benz Duc Victoria, AD 1900
by Maciek Froncisz
Title
Benz Duc Victoria, AD 1900
Artist
Maciek Froncisz
Medium
Mixed Media - Paintography
Description
BENZ DUC VICTORIA AD 1910
The paint, upholstery, leather roof and solid rubber tyres of this Benz Duc Victoria are around a 110 years old, and make it one of the most authentic cars of its age to be found in the world. Moreover, it is the only known remaining example of this model.
Christopher Frank Wakefield, a country doctor from Horley in the English county of Surrey, bought the car in 1900 and used it to visit his patients and take the occasional ride in the country. In 1925 the Benz was put into storage and some 45 years later, in 1969, it reappeared. All that was needed to get the car started again was a new spark plug and leather drive belts.
The engine has one cylinder and an open crankshaft, which has to be oiled every 30 km. There is no camshaft: instead the inlet valve works with a weak spring. Power from the engine is transmitted to the gearbox by leather belts, and from there to the wheels by chain.
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February 17th, 2021
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Comments (4)
Jim Hatch
love this old-timer so cool L/F
Maciek Froncisz replied:
Thanks so much, Jim for your visit, comment and L/F. I appreciate all...:-)
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "All Automotive Artworks" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Maciek Froncisz replied:
Thank you for the feature in ALL AUTOMOTIVE ARTWORKS on February 19, 2021, Don !! Appreciate your support so much!
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Randy Rosenberger
Hurrah! Your lovely piece of art from your portfolio of beautiful artistic pieces, has been chose to appear as a feature on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group of Fine Art America. I am proud that you have chosen to be a member of our family of friends and fine artists. You will be featured more than most groups feature works, as I change up and work on my homepage each and every day. It is an honor to have you as an active member of our group. Thanks for sharing your lovely pieces of artwork with us.
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