1899 Benz Ideal No2 3.5HP
Registration No. OL13
Engine No. 1999
- 100 Year Ownership
- Premium Early London to Brighton Vehicle
- Beautifully cared for example
£POA
Ownership
Ol 13 is a very original motor vehicle that spent its first 110 years in the welsh
Marches. There is information about its ownership and usage from the earliest time
Until the late 1930s, when it was acquired by the southall family, after which it was
Carefully stored, and maintained in running condition. It was recommissioned in the
1990s, shortly before entry to the 1998 london to brighton veteran car run; the
First successful completion of the event was in the following year. It was acquired
Within the southall family by the current owner in 2010. Over the last seven years it
Has been comprehensively, but sensitively, restored, and has successfully
Participated in many veteran motoring events, including the london to brighton
Veteran car run in the years 2019-2023. This vehicle has not been available for
Public sale for more than one hundred years.
This fantastic example has one of the most complete history files that we have seen, there is simply too much detail to list, however upon enquiry, we will happily send this across.
It is incredibly unusual to find cars with single family ownership history for 100 years and this 1899 Benz represents an opportunity for a collector or genuine enthuasast to purchase a piece of automotive history, that is in a condition that can be used and enjoyed.
Any inspection welcome, we will happily talk you through this fantastic cars history, maintenance and rallying past.
