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The Benz Patent Motor Car has rear-wheel drive provided by a chain on both side of the side shaft. A rigid axle and absolutely elliptic springs connect the rear wheels to the tubular metal frame. Optimum transmission of the engine energy is assured by an loafer pulley and a gear within the form of a fixed drive pulley with integrated differential. Thanks to the idler pulley, the flat leather-based belt linking the engine and side shaft additionally serves as a clutch. The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance features varied kinds of fantastic car gems.