laf1-first-car Published February 15, 2017 at 4000 × 3000 in Visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum with LA F1 Fans The first practical car – an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen (replica). One prototype was built and 25 replicas. The first practical car an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica at the Petersen Automotive Museum seen during group outing with LA F1 Fans