Power: 35 PS
Capacity: 5300 ccm
Engine: 4 Cyl
The Mercedes Simplex was of decisive significance for the automobile as we know it today.
It was the first car with front engine and rear wheel drive, radiator, pedals and steering wheel.
Substantial contributions to the development of this car were made by Wilhelm Maybach.
Its price was immense, 40000 goldmarks.
In relation to this, a Mercedes of the top class would have to cost two million euros these days.
The Simplex shown here is from 1909.
It was acquired first hand from the chauffeur of the Anhausser-Busch family, the most famous brewery dynasty of America.
The family had donated the car to their chauffeur after retirement.
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