Mercedes-Benz 28/95PS /60HP Phaeton 1911

Allgemeine Beschreibung : Pinpointing the genesis of the motorcar is a complex undertaking, interwoven with numerous “firsts” and innovations happening almost simultaneously around the globe in the late 1800s. Steam-powered motor-wagons had popped up in workshops around the developed world, making it impossible to name an exact moment when the automobile was invented. With that in mind, much of the credit for the very first production viable automobile design is given to Karl Benz and his Benz Patent Motorwagen of 1886. However, some sixty miles from Benz’s workshop, Gottlieb Daimler was also working on a motorcar, unaware of Benz and his machine. Separately, yet in parallel, these two German inventors created the very foundation of the automobile industry.

Daimler’s first car was built on a modified buggy chassis, which differed from Benz’s purpose-built machine. Daimler and his partner Wilhelm Maybach continued experimenting, making several important innovations including the atomizing carburetor, and the use of a Cardan-drive shaft in place of typical final drive chains. The four-cylinder Phoenix of 1894 had attracted the attention and financial backing of Austrian Emil Jellinek, who ordered several Phoenix-engined racing cars. After Gottlieb Daimler’s death in 1900, his son Paul took his place, with Jellinek acting as director. In 1901, Jellinek promised to order 36 new vehicles in exchange for exclusive agencies in France, USA, Belgium, and Austria. He also felt the name DMG (Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft) was too Germanic, strongly suggesting they adopt the name Mercedes in honor of his 11-year old daughter.

With substantial financial backing in place, the Mercedes model range expanded swiftly. A vast array of engines and chassis were available, ranging from a 20 horsepower car to thundering 90 horsepower racers and tourers. In the pre-WWI era, the 28/60 was one of the most expensive and powerful models available. Built around a mighty 7,240cc T-Head 4-cylinder engine, mated to a 4-speed gearbox, the chassis was built in pressed steel, with a low center of gravity and a revolutionary honeycomb radiator. It was one of the first cars to abandon chain drive for the quieter, smoother and safer Cardan-Drive (universal-joint) propeller shaft and rear axle assembly. It was this refinement and engineering excellence that would define Mercedes as a marque into the 1920s, and beyond their 1926 merger with Benz, which created one of the greatest automobile manufacturers of all time.

This extraordinary Mercedes 28/60 Phaeton is a beautifully restored and proven tour car, benefitting from 40 years of single-family care. Long known as a 1911 model, this car was delivered new in London on June 27, 1913, according to Mercedes-Benz Classic. It is believed the car was sold through the London based dealer Milnes-Daimler-Mercedes, Ltd, which is embossed on the exceptionally rare, English owner’s manual. While the earliest history in London is not documented, the current owner believes the Mercedes was purchased there by Norm Viney of Cleveland, Ohio sometime in the early 1950s. Viney bought it along with several other cars in the UK, getting some restoration work done before shipping it to the USA. Once stateside, it had some additional work performed by Tom Lester of Lester Restorations and Lester Tires fame.

Mr. Viney passed away in the mid-1970s, and the car was sold to a family friend, Solon Sprinchorn of Jamestown, New York. The Mercedes was stored for 20 years until Sprinchorn decided to refurbish it to enjoy on tours. With the help of his son-in-law, the car was completed in mid-1997 in time for the Veteran Motor Car Club of America’s Trans-Continental Reliability Tour. This 30-day event stretched over 2,500 miles from El Paso, Texas, into Banff, Alberta and on to Spokane, Washington. Upon completion of this grueling event, the 28/60 was kept in Santa Maria by Sprinchorn’s son-in-law, who kept in in excellent running order.

That epic tour would sadly be Solon Sprinchorn’s only event in the Mercedes, as he passed some six months later. Ownership changed to his son in law, who continued to use and enjoy the car in Solon’s honor. Over the course of several more years, the big Mercedes participated in numerous HCCA tours on the West Coast. In 2007, the Mercedes came due for a full engine rebuild, and the job was entrusted with Robin Onsoien of Early Motors in Nipomo, California. There, the engine was methodically rebuilt, and comprehensive restoration of the body and chassis soon followed. Onsoien stripped and refinished the body in a handsome maroon, and black livery finished to a very high standard. Loren Burch of Pasadena restored the seats in proper black leather, and completely rebuild the top along with front side curtains and a tonneau. The extensive restoration, including the meticulous engine rebuild, is well documented via hundreds of photographs.

As expected of a Robin Onsoien restoration, the craftsmanship is impeccable. The body and interior have beautiful detailing and finish quality. Finely polished brass punctuates the body and paintwork. A beautiful hand-made wicker trunk allows for storage of the weather equipment and soft luggage. More than just a showpiece, the owner has improved usability for touring by performing several subtle upgrades. The gorgeous brass Ducellier headlamps, cowl lamps, and tail lamp have been updated to run on electric power via a subtly integrated alternator. The alternator also feeds an electric fuel pump and discreet turning signals.

Since 2008, this mighty Mercedes participated in at least a dozen more tours, yet it remains in absolutely beautiful cosmetic condition. While never intended to be strictly a show car, this significant Mercedes would no doubt be welcome at regional concours and Mercedes-Benz Club events. Powerful, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented, this rare and highly collectible Mercedes will surely satisfy collectors and touring enthusiasts alike.

https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6286

1911 Mercedes-Benz 28/95PS /60HP Phaeton is listed verkauft on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Mark Hyman for Preis nicht verfügbar.

Fakten der Auto

Karosserietyp : Auto Marke : Mercedes-Benz Modell : 28/95PS Ausführung : /60HP Phaeton Hubraum : 0.0 Modelljahr : 1911 Lage : Missouri

Verkauft

Angaben Zum Verkäufer

Verkauft

ClassicDigest Market Radar on Mercedes-Benz 28/95PS

$ £ €

People who viewed this Mercedes-Benz 28/95PS also viewed similar Mercedes-Benz listed at ClassicDigest

Mercedes-Benz 28/95PS

782000 €

Adalbert-Stifter-Straße 8DE-89423 Gundelfingen a d Donau

Other cars listed for sale by this dealer

AC Cobra 289

195000$

Missouri

Other Other

142500$

Missouri

Packard Twelve

139500$

Missouri

Ferrari Testarossa

159500$

Missouri

Ferrari 330 GTS

2275000$

Missouri

Mehr

über Mercedes-Benz

In den Annalen der Automobilgeschichte entfaltet sich die Reise von Mercedes-Benz wie eine Erzählung voller Ingeniosität seiner Gründer. Im Jahr 1886 schuf Karl Benz den Benz Patent Motorwagen, eine Kreation, die als das weltweit erste Automobil in die Geschichte eingehen sollte. Unwissentlich markierte dieser Moment den Ursprung dessen, was sich zu einem weltweit renommierten Premium-Autohersteller entwickeln würde. Die finanzielle Basis dieses bahnbrechenden Unternehmens wurde interessanterweise von Karls Ehefrau, Bertha Benz, bereitgestellt, was eine bemerkenswerte Partnerschaft demonstrierte, die den Ton für das Erbe von Mercedes-Benz setzen sollte.

Nicht weit entfernt entstand eine parallele Erzählung, als die Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, gegründet von Gottlieb Daimler und Wilhelm Maybach, die Bühne betrat. Im Jahr 1901 enthüllten sie ihr Auto unter dem mittlerweile berühmten Namen "Mercedes", was auf Spanisch "Geschenk Gottes" bedeutet. Dieser Name wurde auf das Auto auf Wunsch von Emil Jellineks Tochter verliehen, dem Vertriebspartner der Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. Die Räder der Innovation wurden in Bewegung gesetzt.

Springen wir vorwärts ins Jahr 1926, ein entscheidendes Jahr, das die Fusion von Daimler mit Benz & Cie. sah, was zur Geburt von Daimler-Benz führte. Die Fusion führte zur Übernahme von "Mercedes-Benz" als das renommierte Markenzeichen für ihre Automobile und verschmolz die Legenden zweier visionärer Unternehmen zu einer.

Entgegen konservativen Wahrnehmungen entfaltet sich die Geschichte von Daimler-Benz als Chronik von Branchenneuheiten. Von der Einführung des Wabenkühlers über den Schwimmervergaser bis zur bahnbrechenden Einführung von Vierradbremsen im Jahr 1924 trieb Daimler-Benz kontinuierlich die Grenzen der automobilen Innovation voran. Der Dieselantrieb des Mercedes-Benz 260 D im Jahr 1936 markierte den Beginn von Dieselmotoren in Personenkraftwagen. Der ikonische Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing schrieb Geschichte als das erste Auto mit direkter Kraftstoffeinspritzung, wenn auch der winzige 2-Takt-Motor des Gutbrod Vorrang beanspruchen kann.

Sicherheitsinnovationen wurden zum Markenzeichen, mit Béla Barényis patentiertem Sicherheitszellen-Design in den "Ponton"-Modellen im Jahr 1951, das Front- und Heck-Knautschzonen umfasste. Der W116 450SEL 6.9 führte die Einführung des Antiblockiersystems (ABS) ein, eine weitere wegweisende Sicherheitsfunktion. Vom ersten serienmäßigen Airbag bis hin zu vielen weiteren Innovationen wurde das Erbe der "Ersten" weiter in das Gewebe von Daimler-Benz eingeschrieben.

Auf seiner über hundertjährigen Reise hat Mercedes-Benz nicht nur Autos produziert, sondern automobile Ikonen geschaffen. Der SSKL, 710 SSK Trossi Roadster, 770K Grosser, 540K Spezial Roadster, 300SL Gullwing, W100 600 Pullman, W111 280SE 3.5 Flachkühler, W113 230SL Pagode, W109 300 SEL 6.3 und W201 2.3-16 Cosworth sind Zeugnisse des Engagements der Marke für Ingenieurkunst.

Die donnernden Silberpfeile, oder "Silberpfeile", darunter der W 25, W 125, W154, W165 und W196, schufen ein Erbe der Dominanz auf der Rennstrecke. Diese Maschinen waren nicht nur Autos; sie waren Ausdruck von Präzision, Geschwindigkeit und einem unbezwingbaren Geist, der die Konkurrenz im Staub zurückließ.

Während Mercedes-Benz in die Zukunft schreitet, tut es dies nicht nur als Automobilhersteller, sondern als Hüter eines Erbes, als Fackelträger der Innovation und als Leuchtturm automobiler Exzellenz. Der Weg in die Zukunft wird zweifellos die Fortsetzung der Verschmelzung von modernster Technologie, zeitlosem Design und dem unerschütterlichen Engagement für die Festlegung neuer Standards in der Welt der Automobile erleben.