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Realistic 1880s Victorian Driver & Passenger Figures for TECHING DM229 World 1st Automobile Kits - TECHING Engine Models
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Realistic 1880s Victorian Driver & Passenger Figures for TECHING DM229 World 1st Automobile Kits

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$69.98 USD

Engineering Summary

The Realistic 1880s Victorian Driver & Passenger Figures for TECHING DM229 World 1st Automobile Kits is a Engine Model precision-engineered by TECHING. Available for $69.98 USD with free worldwide tracked shipping, 30-day returns, and replacement parts support at Stirlingkit.

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Technical Specifications

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Step 1 Of 7 · Last Updated October 23, 2026

Features, Architecture & Package Contents

⚡ Early Bird: code 1886 · $49.98 a pair · ends Nov 15, 11:59 PM ET Ships late November (est.) · See progress
Realistic Karl and Bertha Benz inspired 1880s figures for the TECHING DM229
For the TECHING DM229

Ready for the First Historic Drive.

Crafted in authentic 1880s traveling attire, this realistic driver and passenger figure set is sculpted to fit seamlessly onto the bench, capturing the exact moment before they set off on their legendary journey.

  • ● Historically accurate
  • ● Hand-painted resin
  • ● Made for the DM229
  • ● Gift box
$49.98 $69.98 Save $20
USE CODE 1886

Early Bird price for the pair · ends Nov 15, 11:59 PM ET

Pre-order Now → Gentleman & Lady set · code 1886 applied automatically · Ships late November (est.)

Images shown are 3D renders. Each figure is hand-painted, so final colors and details may vary slightly.

Pre-order price timeline

The earlier you order, the less you pay

  1. Oct 23 – Oct 25 Super Early Bird $44.98 $69.98 Save $25
  2. On now Oct 26 – Nov 15 Early Bird $49.98 $69.98 Save $20 Code 1886
  3. From Nov 16 Everyday Price $59.98 $69.98 Save $10

Prices are for the Gentleman & Lady pair. Each stage ends at 11:59 PM ET. Use code 1886 at checkout until Nov 15; from Nov 16 the everyday price applies automatically. Single figures are $34.99.

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Goal reward: $5 gift card for everyoneWhen we reach 50 pre-orders by Nov 15, every customer who pre-ordered this set gets a $5 Stirlingkit gift card, emailed to you.
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Both rewards can be combined, so you could get $10 back in total. One of each per order. Share bonus open until Nov 15, 11:59 PM ET.

See them on the DM229

Ready to ride again

History, brought back to life

The inventor and the woman who proved him right

In 1886, Karl Benz built the world's first automobile, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. In 1888, his wife Bertha Benz took it on the first long-distance drive in history, showing the world what the automobile could do.

This pair is made for the TECHING DM229. Instead of stiff, flat paint, every figure is painted by hand with separate colors and finishes, and the clothing follows the cut and colors of the late 1880s. From the watch chain on Karl's waistcoat to the bonnet Bertha wore for the open road, the details bring that moment in history onto your shelf.

Karl Benz inspired 1880s gentleman figure for TECHING DM229, front and side view
🎩 Karl Benz

Father of the Automobile · Classic Victorian Gentleman

  • Karl in His Prime: A middle-aged Karl as he was when he patented the first car in 1886, with dark hair, a touch of grey at the temples and strong, defined features.
  • Period Facial Hair: An upturned handlebar mustache in the 1880s fashion and a small beard beneath the chin, with clean-shaven cheeks.
  • Cravat & Gold Tie Pin: A wide navy cravat with a satin sheen, tied in the late-19th-century ascot style under a high standing collar, finished with a small gold golf-club tie pin.
  • Navy Frock Coat: A slim-cut, knee-length frock coat with a herringbone texture, the standard dress of 1880s engineers and professionals.
  • Plum Waistcoat: A single-breasted patterned waistcoat in deep plum, a classic 19th-century contrast with the navy coat.
  • Top Hat, Watch Chain & Boots: A black top hat, the mark of an industrialist and inventor, a metallic pocket watch chain, grey trousers and black laced ankle boots.
Bertha Benz inspired 1880s lady figure for TECHING DM229, front and side view
👗 Bertha Benz

Automotive Pioneer · The First Long-Distance Drive

  • Dressed for the Journey: Practical travelling clothes inspired by her historic 1888 drive—the world's first long-distance trip by automobile.
  • Tie-on Motoring Bonnet: A white bonnet with ties under the chin, authentically styled after the protective headwear early female drivers used against wind and dust.
  • Tailored Navy Suit: High collar accentuated with a matching bow tie, buttoned front, and fitted waist, paired with a long straight skirt sculpted with natural seated folds.
  • Driving Accessories: Period-accurate black leather-look driving gloves and detailed laced ankle boots.
  • A Determined Expression: A steady gaze and gently pressed lips, capturing the calm resolve of a pioneer driving into history.
  • Period-True Makeup: A soft, natural complexion with no heavy blush or bright lipstick, accurately reflecting the refined aesthetic of a respectable 1880s woman.
Two Styles for Your DM229

Historical Realism or Classic Elegance?

This set Realistic Driver and Passenger figures for TECHING DM229

Driver & Passenger Figures

For collectors who seek historical realism.

  • Lifelike, highly detailed faces
  • Historically accurate 1880s travelling clothes
  • Rich matte finish in deep navy, plum and charcoal tones
Victorian Lady and Gentleman figure set for TECHING DM229

Victorian Lady & Gentleman Set

For a bright, elegant display or gift.

  • Refined, stylized facial features
  • Formal Victorian attire with a glossy finish
  • Vibrant pink gown and classic black suit

View the Victorian Lady & Gentleman Set →

📦 Production Progress

Estimated shipping: late November

Step 1 of 7 · Last updated: October 23, 2026

  1. ✓ DoneDesign confirmedSculpt, clothing and proportions finalized.
  2. In progressResin mastersHigh-detail SLA samples.
  3. NextPaint finalizedColors confirmed on the masters.
  4. NextMold makingProduction molds made from the masters.
  5. NextMass productionCasting and painting, about 10–15 days.
  6. NextGift packagingEach set foam-padded in a gift box.
  7. NextShippingTracking number sent by email.
Complete your display

The car, the passengers, the case

TECHING DM229 World's 1st Car metal model kit
1 · The carTECHING DM229 World's 1st Car430+ metal parts. Drives, and the engine runs.View the DM229 →
Realistic driver and passenger figures for TECHING DM229
2 · The passengersDriver & Passenger FiguresRealistic hand-painted resin, in a gift box.Pre-order the set →
Acrylic LED display case for TECHING DM229
3 · The caseAcrylic LED Display CaseKeeps dust off and lights up the whole scene.View the case →

Our Stirlingkit Promise

Pre-order, clearly trackedFollow every production step in the tracker on this page. We update it as each stage is completed.
Arrives safely, or we fix itIf your figures arrive damaged, contact service@stirlingkits.com within 7 days of delivery and we will make it right.
Packed to protectEach set ships in a custom gift box with foam padding to hold the figures securely in transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my figures ship?

The design has just been confirmed and the set is now in production. We currently estimate shipping in late November. You can follow each step in the Production Progress tracker on this page, and you will receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.

How do I get the Early Bird price?

Use code 1886 at checkout to get the Gentleman & Lady set for $49.98. The "Pre-order Now" button at the top adds the set to your cart with the code already applied. The Early Bird price ends Nov 15, 11:59 PM ET. The code applies to the pair only.

Are the photos the final product?

The images are 3D renders of the confirmed design. The final figures are molded in resin and painted by hand, so colors and small details may vary slightly from piece to piece. We will add photos of the finished figures as soon as they are ready.

How is this set different from the Victorian Lady & Gentleman Set?

Both fit the DM229, and both are molded in resin and painted by hand. The difference is the design: this set is sculpted for realism, with lifelike faces and travelling clothes researched from the 1880s. The Victorian Lady & Gentleman Set is a more stylized, elegant pair in formal Victorian dress. Choose the look you like best.

Do the figures come with the TECHING DM229 model?

No. This listing is for the driver and passenger figures only. The TECHING DM229 model kit is sold separately.

Do the figures' feet touch the floorboard?

Their feet rest just above the floorboard. The DM229's bench is compact: figures large enough to reach the floor would need to be about twice the size, and then only one would fit on the seat. To keep two figures side by side with natural, lifelike proportions, they are made at the current size.

Will the figures fit other models?

They are designed specifically for the seat of the TECHING DM229.

Does the set come in a gift box?

Yes. Each set ships in a custom gift box with foam padding inside, ready to give as a present.

Karl and Bertha Benz figures riding the first automobile on an 1880s street
Pre-order Now → Gentleman & Lady set · code 1886 applied automatically · Ships late November (est.)

Verified Builder Reviews

Authentic feedback from hobbyists, machinists, and scale model engineers

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