About the Knight Tourer – WWI German Staff Car:
As automobiles replaced the horse and carriage as the main form of transportation, military commanders took to using staff cars for travel. Commanders often used customized, high-end vehicles for staff cars. The 1916 Mercedes 16/40 or “Knight Tourer” was the choice of vehicle for Kaiser Wilhelm II and other German commanders. This vehicle was state-of-the-art for the time. The “Knight” designation was in reference to the vehicle’s four-stroke Knight sleeve-valve engine. The use of staff cars provided commanders with a quick ride to and from the front. The commanding officer typically had a personal driver who always operated the vehicle.
Specifications:
- Years produced: 1910-1924
- Transmission: four-speed manual
- Engine: four-stroke Knight sleeve-valve
- Speed: 49 mph (80 km/h)
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The Knight Tourer – WWI German Staff Car kit comes with the following features
- Custom-printed elements
- Two custom-printed minifigures (one driver and one officer)
- Printed spoked wheels
- Designed by Cody Osell
- Includes 187 genuine new-condition LEGO® elements
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years of experience with LEGO is recommended)
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
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