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Karl Benz Unveils First Automobile (1886)

Jul 3, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, 0206 Limousines, Selective Coloration03/07, 1886, 190, Karl Benz, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Benz AG, scale model, scale models, SL

The Benz Patent-Motorwagen (“patent motorcar”), built in 1885 by the German engineer Karl Benz, is widely regarded as the first practical automobile and was the first car put into production.…

First Coke Advert Appears (1886)

May 29, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration1886, 29/05, Advert, Bel Air, Chevrolet, Coca Cola, John Pemberton, scale model, scale models

Originally marketed as a temperance drink and intended as a patent medicine, Coca-Cola was invented in the late 19th century by John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta. In 1888, Pemberton sold the ownership rights to Asa Griggs Candler,…

The Statue of Liberty is dedicated (1886)

Oct 28, 2025Selldon0001 Art, Selective Coloration1886, 28/10, Ellis Island, Lady Liberty, Statue of Liberty

The idea for the Statue of Liberty was conceived in 1865, when the French historian and abolitionist Édouard de Laboulaye proposed a monument to commemorate the upcoming centennial of U.S. independence (1876), the perseverance…

Happy Birthday Frank Clement (1886)

Jun 15, 2025Selldon0206 Limousines, Selective Coloration15/06, 1886, Bentley, Bentley Boys, Le Mans

Frank Charles Clement (15 June 1886 – 15 February 1970) was a British racing driver who, along with Canadian John Duff, won the 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans. One…

Karl Benz Patents First Gasoline / Petrol Car (1886)

Jan 29, 2025Selldon0204 Sports Cars1886, 300SL, Gasoline car, Karl Benz, Petrol car

143 years ago, this patent did the most to enable human mobility. On the 29th of January 1886 Karl Benz patented the first gasoline / petrol car. This started a…