The latest car from Merecedes Benz is part sustainable car part homage to the first gasoline powered automobile. The F-Cell Roadster is based on the 1886 Benz Patent Motor Car, designed by Karl Benz, with three large spoked wheels and an open carriage style body. The F-Cell has an emission free fuel system, electronic control systems and a joystick that takes place of the conventional steering wheel. While it's large spoked wheels and structure take influence from the 1886 design, the front bonnet is inspired by the nose of Formula 1 cars. It;s arm-like doors open upwards - reminiscent of the classic Mercedes Gullwing. Though the F-Cell may never make it into production it is encouraging to see that early automotive history can still be influential over design.