The Secret History of the First Road Trip: How Bertha Benz Saved the Car

Name: The Secret History of the First Road Trip: How Bertha Benz Saved the Car
Uploaded: 2026-06-15T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 80 s
Description: The Secret History of the First Road Trip: How Bertha Benz Saved the Car. Did you know the world’s first long-distance road trip was completed by a woman in a "motorwagen"? In 1888, Bertha Benz, the wife of automotive pioneer Karl Benz, set off on an incredible 66-mile journey through Germany with her two sons.

JUN 15 2026 · 12:00

The Secret History of the First Road Trip: How Bertha Benz Saved the Car. Did you know the world’s first long-distance road trip was completed by a woman in a "motorwagen"? In 1888, Bertha Benz, the wife of automotive pioneer Karl Benz, set off on an incredible 66-mile journey through Germany with her two sons.

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