1/16 8468 Entex 1886 Daimler-Benz - First Gas Powered Automobile - (ex Bandai)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
The Daimler company created the first practical gasoline powered automobile in 1886 when everyone else was still using steam power. The lightweight Benz gas engine was a breakthrough when married to the Daimler coach. This is a fine model from the original high-quality Bandai molds and features engine, driveline, front and rear suspension, steerable front wheels and more. Molded in green, black, dark brown, chrome plate and brass plate. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. This is part of an incredible series of very large 1/16 scale automobile kits produced by Bandai which are very well detailed inside and out even by today's standards. Thankfully, Entex reissued them in the USA in the 1970s which has made them much more available. The Japan issues are rare and they were mainly available in that country, through certain west-coast mail order hobby shops and US Military PX stores.
$62.00