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1912 Benz Gagganau, Model GL-12, 5 Ton Fuel Tanker
Closed
Hours of Operation
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Monday
Closed
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Tuesday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Wednesday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Thursday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Friday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Saturday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sunday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Exhibit Details
Category
Antique Car
About the 1912 Benz Gagganau, Model GL-12, 5 Ton Fuel Tanker
Founded in 1894 as Bergmanns Industriewerke, Germany’s Benz – Gaggenau factory is the oldest automotive plant in the world. In 1906 that factory produced the world’s first fire truck powered by an internal combustion engine. By 1911 Benz’s three factories were producing passenger cars, commercial vehicles and engines for aircraft, industry and marine applications. Built before heavy duty pneumatic tires were available, this chain driven 5 ton truck features cast iron wheels with solid rubber tires.