Jun. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Historical Village is open daily until Aug 30, 2026! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Click here for operation updates.

Jun. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Historical Village is open daily until Aug 30, 2026! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Click here for operation updates.


1912 Benz Gagganau, Model GL-12, 5 Ton Fuel Tanker


Exhibit Details

Area

Gasoline Alley Museum

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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.

1912-Benz-Gaggenau

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1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3

Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500

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