Daimler-Maybach Motor Car

Daimler-Maybach Motor Car Daimler-Maybach Motor Car

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Daimler-Maybach motor car, 1895, is an example of the first type of car made at Daimler's own works at Cannstatt. It is driven by a two cylinder engine that is suspended behind and drives by means of four belts, a countershaft, the ends of which carry pinions engaging with internally toothed rings fixed to the wheels.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
1922-165
Materials:
metal (ferrous), copper (alloy), wood (unidentified), leather and glass
Measurements:
overall: 1800 mm x 1620 mm x 3150 mm,
type:
private cars
credit:
Trustees of Motor Museum