Birth of the Automobile
In 1886, Carl Benz patented the Motorwagen and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised carriage — the birth of the automobile. Two German pioneers, working separately, invented the modern car.
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- — The Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1886). Carl Benz patents the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in Mannheim — a three-wheeled, single-cylinder vehicle widely regarded as the first true automobile. The birth of the car.
- — Daimler's motorised carriage (1886). Working separately near Stuttgart, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach fit a high-speed petrol engine to a carriage — the first four-wheeled automobile.
- — Bertha Benz's long-distance drive (1888). Bertha Benz drives the Motorwagen 106 km from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back — the first long-distance automobile journey, proving the car to a sceptical world.
- — Daimler Videocast: Gottlieb Daimler - The life story of one of the inventors of the automobile.. Gottlieb Daimler: inventor, engineer and businessman: With the invention of the internal combustion engine in the eighteen eighties he is one of the founding fathers of today's Daimler AG. His Daimler "motor coach" was the first 4-wheel-automobile in the world.
- — Bertha Benz takes world's first long-distance trip in an automobile. In 1888, Karl Benz had perfected his prototype horseless carriage. His wife Bertha was determined that his ideas reach the public by making the very first road trip on the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. For more information, go to: Video by Discovery Channel Asia.
- — 1885 Daimler Reitwagen Motorcycle. This is an outstanding full size replica of the first gasoline powered motorcycle in the world. Handcrafted by William Eggers, one of the country's leading craftsmen. This Daimler is fitted with a modified 1926 Harley single motor. For more Information see our web site: Thanks for looking!
- — Mercedes-Benz Motorsports History (1934-1939). ). For more information on all things Mercedes, go to:.
- — Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car. The 300 SL was the first newly constructed Mercedes-Benz racing car of the post-war era. The hallmark gullwing doors were a side-effect of the car's innovative new space frame.
- — Mercedes-Benz C 111. The car broke new ground in terms of both engineering and design. Motor show visitors crowded around the sports car, marvelling at its intriguing – as well as polarizing – design. Was this the worthy successor to the famous 300 SL Gullwing? See the full story here:.
- — Carl Benz & the invention of the car. The story of the first automobile.
- — First Petrol Powered Car -- Benz Patent Motorwagen. Published by King Rose Archives in 2013.
- — Mercedes-Benz test track in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. Driving Experience: test track impressions at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Stuttgart-Untertuerkheim For more information on all things Mercedes, go to:.
- — The story of the Mercedes E-Class. From the 260 D model year 1936, the Tailfin, the Stroke 8 up to the new E-Class. Each model with its special characteristics stands for design, progress, innovation and efficiency. For more information on all things Mercedes, go to:.
- — Benz Patent-Motorwagen No.1 in Action. 29. Januar 1886 An diesem Tag hat Carl Benz den Patent Motorwagen Nummer 1 Patentieren lassen welcher bis heute als erstes alltagstaugliches Automobil gilt. Dieser Motorwagen ist ein originalgetreuer Nachbau.
- — Mercedes 300 SL 1-2 finish at the 3rd Carrera Panamericana, 1952. Even after 50 years the sports car racing event Carrera Panamericana is still remembered today. In 1952 a German racing team participates for the first time – and makes a 1-2 finish. The racing car: A Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Read more on.
- — First car in the world: Benz Patent-Motorwagen, Startup & ride!. ! The Benz Patent-Motorwagen, built in 1886, is widely regarded as the first automobile, vehicle designed to be propelled by an internal combustion engine.
- — 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. 2015 | Owls Head Transportation Museum | Special Thanks to the Lang Education Center & The Richard C. Paine Jr. Automobile Collection Charitable Trust Music used under Creative Commons licenses. "Border Blaster" Instrumental by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com "Little Chance" by Jahzzar -.
- — 1888 Benz Patent-Motorwagen First Long Distance Journey. Published by OnlyCars in 2015.
- — MOTORRAD fährt den Daimler-Reitwagen. Ob der Daimler-Reitwagen 1885 das erste Motorrad war oder - wegen seiner Stützräder und seiner schräglagenfreien Reifen - bestensfalls eine Vorstufe, kann man natürlich lange diskutieren. Man kann ihn aber auch einfach mal fahren und erleben.
- — Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR at Mille Miglia 2015 - Footage. Amazing footage prior to the Mille Miglia 2015 with most of the participating vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Classic. Some of the drivers: Sir Stirling Moss, Hans Hermann, Bernd Mayländer, Christian Vietoris. Read more on.
- — Daimler Motorrad, Daimler Reitwagen. Der Oldtimer Motorradclub München präsentierte fahrbereit ein Duplikat vom ältesten Motorrad der Welt.Gebaut 1885 von Daimler. Das Original ist 1903 verbrannt.2016 wurde das Fahrzeug in Gang gesetzt.
- — Fangio's Mercedes-Benz W196 gets an upgrade. Mercedes-Benz Classic has set the engineers at Brixworth the task of re-manufacturing the inlet exhaust valves of the legendary W196. Read more on.
- — Mercedes Benz Wie Karl Benz die Welt revolutioniert hat Doku 2017 NEU HD. Dokumentation | SmithiWoern JergermenJensen - Er war die Nummer.
- — [HD] AutoLegenden - Gottlieb Daimler (Doku). ). Gottlieb Daimler steht für die Stunde Null des Automobils. Seine Visionen haben das Gesicht der Welt nachhaltig verändert. Dabei sah es am 17.
- — Karl Benz - the father of the car. Karl Friedrich Benz (25 November 1844 – 4 April 1929) was a German engine designer and automobile engineer. His Benz Patent Motorcar from 1885 is considered the first practical motorcar. He received a patent for the Motorcar on 29 January 1886.
- — Bertha Benz | The First Driver. Ze smeedde de weg die voor ons lag, om het voor ons allemaal te plaveien. Dit is het verhaal van Bertha Benz, The First Driver. Geproduceerd door Normal Content ( ► Bekijk meer over Mercedes-Benz op onze website ► ► ► Google+.
- — Bertha Benz, Karl Benz 1888, First Car. Karl Benz's First Car, little story of his wife Bertha Benz...on SHiKA'ARIESشکاریز only for informational video.
- — Benz Patent-Motorwagen - Docent Tour. Blackhawk Museum docent Juergen gives guests a tour around the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Interested in a docent guided tour of the Auto Gallery? Tours take place every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm and are free with museum admission. For more information see.
- — 1885 Daimler Reitwagen. Published by Yogrik in 2018.
- — Bertha Benz: The First Driver. Mercedes' film of the first long-distance drive.
- — Bertha Benz 1888 A women moves the world. “10 litres of ligroin?” The elderly chemist is not sure he has heard correctly. He adjusts his spectacles as if poor hearing can be corrected by a closer look. One thing is obvious: the lady’s dress is rather soiled.
- — Bertha Benz, A German Automotive Pioneer. Bertha Benz The Woman behind the Automotive Revolution, A woman moves the world & A German Automotive Pioneer The weapons of a woman.
- — Film Bertha Benz ENG. Published by Mercedes-Benz Belgium in 2019.
- — Bertha Benz De Reis Die Alles Veranderde. In een tijd waarin 'auto' nog niet eens een woord was en mensen vertrouwden op paarden om hun wagens te trekken, daagde één vrouw de bestaande situatie uit.
- — Bertha Benz. Bertha Benz was a German automotive pioneer. She was the business partner and wife of automobile inventor Karl Benz. On 5 August 1888, she was the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance.
- — Daimler-Reitwagen - Das erste Motorrad - Technik Museum Sinsheim - Wissen. Published by Jens Rentmeister in 2019.
- — Mercedes-Benz Commercial Tv – “Bertha Benz”. ”. Enjoy, and don't forget, Thanks for watching.
- — The First Driver: Bertha Benz, August #1888 | #ColoredFilm #Mercedes #Car. August 1888: Bertha Benz takes the world’s first long-distance trip in an automobile The Benz Patent Motor Car covers the 180-kilometre trip from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back without any problems. The pioneering activity paves the way for the automobile.
- — The History of the Benz Patent Motorwagen - The World's First Car. In the late 1800's Karl Benz created a machine that would go on to change the world forever. This creation was of course the Benz Patent Motorwagen, the first car in history.
- — How Daimler and Benz built the world's oldest automaker. How Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler independently invented the car in 1886.
- — Daimler Reitwagen. The Daimler Reitwagen or Einspur was a motor vehicle made by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885. It is widely recognized as the first motorcycle. Daimler is often called "the father of the motorcycle" for this invention.
- — ''Father of Motorcycle''- Daimler Reitwagen-Road Rocket. Published by Behind Media in 2021.
- — AAWR / Bertha Benz: Rough Draft. History of Bertha Benz & the 1st Automobile.
- — Daimler Reitwagen von 1885 der erste Verbrenner Motor von Gottlieb Daimler. Ist ein Nachbau von über 2000 Stunden ! War Live zu sehen im Boxenstop Museum Tübingen.
- — WORLD'S FIRST MOTORCYCLE || The Daimler Reitwagen #worldsfirstbike. Published by TNB ABHIK in 2022.
- — Wie Der Lehrling Von Karl Benz Audi Erschuf / Vollständiger Dokumentarfilm. ✉️ Für Geschäftsanfragen und Sponsoring: Genieße die fesselnde Enthüllung, die die unerzählte Geschichte hinter der glamourösen Fassade der luxuriösen deutschen Automarke Audi aufdeckt.
- — Karl Benz to Mercedes: History of Mercedes Benz. It's no secret that Mercedes-Benz is not only one of the most recognizable and significant car manufacturers for enthusiasts worldwide but also intrinsically linked to the very concept of the automobile. This association is justified, particularly by the historical significance of the brand.
- — How the first car in the world of Karl Benz works ?. ? Published by HelperBroKorj in 2023.
- — Deutschland-Genies-Forscher-Erfinder: Kapitel 12 - Gottlieb Daimler-Wilhelm Maybach - Das Automobil. Liebe Interessierte und Freunde! Ich will in diesen kurzen Vorträgen die „Goldene Seite der deutschen Medaille“ zeigen und pflegen. Bis 1914 waren wir weltweit bekannt und bewundert als das „Volk der Dichter und Denker“.
- — Mercedes-Benz — the full history documentary. A documentary tracing 130+ years of Mercedes-Benz.
- — The Extraordinary Journey of Bertha Benz: Driving the Future of Automobiles. Embark on the captivating journey of Bertha Benz, the fearless pioneer who made history with the first long-distance automobile trip in 1888.
- — The Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Published by Apie_Auto in 2024.
- — SWR 29.08.1885: Gottlieb Daimler meldet einen Reitwagen zum Patent an. Der Daimler Reitwagen war der Vorreiter aller motorisierten Fahrzeuge. Er war das erste Gefährt mit einem Verbrennungsmotor überhaupt. Alfred Schmit.
- — The World’s First Motorcycle: The Story of the Daimler Reitwagen. Published by KnowChannel in 2024.
- — Defining Class since 1886.. Heute geht es um mehr als von A nach B zu kommen. Ein Mercedes-Benz ist Komfortzone, persönliches Kino, mobiles Office und vieles mehr. Doch egal, wie sich das Auto verändert, eins bleibt immer gleich: das Gefühl in einem Mercedes-Benz. Defining Class since 1886. Mercedes-Benz auf YouTube Fahrzeu.
- — Die erste AUTOFAHRT der Geschichte - Bertha Benz & Carl Benz | Auto Doku Deutsch. In dieser fesselnden Dokumentation beleuchten wir das Leben und Wirken von Carl Benz, dem Erfinder des ersten praxistauglichen Automobils. Erfahre, wie aus einer Vision technischer Fortschritt wurde - und wie Carl Benz mit seiner Idee die Welt für immer veränderte.
- — Who Took the First Car Road Trip in History? Bertha Benz’s 1888 Journey in the First Automobile. Published by The First Thing in 2025.
- — Bertha Benz: The Journey That Sparked the Automotive Revolution. In 1888, Bertha Benz defied the odds and took the world’s first long-distance road trip in her husband’s invention, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. She overcame breakdowns, skepticism, and the unknown to prove the potential of the automobile.
- — Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Bertha Benz unternahm im August 1888 eine 106 Kilometer lange Fahrt von Mannheim nach Pforzheim. Diese erste Fernfahrt mit einem Automobil fand ohne das Wissen ihres Mannes statt.
- — 1888: The Day Bertha Benz Drove the World’s First Road Trip. What if I told you the first legendary road trip wasn’t taken by some leather-jacket racer or billionaire playboy, but by a woman in a bonnet with more guts than horsepower?
- — August 5, 1888: The Day Bertha Benz Drove History – How One Woman Proved the Automobile Was Real. On August 5, 1888, Bertha Benz embarked on a daring journey that would change the course of history.
- — 29th January 1886: Karl Benz patents his Motorwagen, widely regarded as the world’s first automobile. Karl Benz, born in 1844 in Karlsruhe, Germany, had a background in mechanical engineering. After gaining experience in various engineering positions, he co-founded Benz & Cie. in 1871.
- — The 1886 Patent That Created the Car Industry (Mercedes-Benz). ). Karl Benz filed the patent for the Motorwagen in January 1886, before "automobile" was even a common word. Everything Mercedes-Benz has built since — through two world wars and a major merger — traces back to that single filing. One patent, two world wars, one surviving name.
- — 🚗 The World’s First Automobile (1885): The Benz Patent-Motorwagen 🏁✨. 🏁✨. Published by Clay Auto in 2025.
- — Benz Patent-Motorwagen – The World’s First Automobile That Changed History. The Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1885) was the world’s first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine, designed by Karl Benz. It had a single-cylinder engine, three-wheeled design, and a top speed of 16 km/h.
- — 2025 Benz Patent-Motorwagen – A Futuristic Tribute to the First Car!. ! Description: The 2025 Benz Patent-Motorwagen is a masterpiece that blends history with innovation! Inspired by the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, this modern remake brings the charm of the world’s first automobile into the future.
- — First motorcycle in history - The Daimler Reitwagen. Did you know the very first self-propelled two-wheeled vehicle was the Daimler Reitwagen? Join us as we delve into the fascinating history of this groundbreaking invention from 1885, often credited as the first motorcycle in the world!
- — Daimler Reitwagen: The World’s First Motorcycle | History & Innovation😲. 😲. Title: Daimler Reitwagen: The World’s First Motorcycle | History & Innovation Description: The Daimler Reitwagen—the world’s first motorcycle—was invented by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885.
- — 1885 Daimler Reitwagen: The BIKE That Lit Its Rider on FIRE 🚴♂️🔥. 🚴♂️🔥. 1885 Reitwagen: Gasoline + Fire Tube = 🔥 Crotch Rocket — yes, the world’s first motorcycle was basically a flaming wooden bike with no brakes.
- — This 1885 Bike Changed the World Forever! 🏍️🔥 (Daimler Reitwagen’s Untold Story)". )". Published by Motivex World in 2025.
- — What Is The Daimler Reitwagen? - Ride or Die Motorcycles. Published by Ride or Die Motorcycles in 2025.
- — Blitzen Benz - The First Car to Break 200km/hr. In 1909, the legendary Blitzen-Benz became the first car in history to exceed 200 km/h (124 mph), a feat that redefined speed and engineering forever.
- — Mercedes car first Generation (1886) & Second Generation (1901–1926). ). Mercedes First Generation (1886) The very first generation of Mercedes cars began in 1886, when Karl Benz introduced the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, widely regarded as the world’s first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine.
- — Die legendäre Geschichte von MERCEDES-BENZ | CARL BENZ, GOTTLIEB DAIMLER und das erste Auto. Willkommen zu unserer Reise in die Automobilgeschichte: Die MERCEDES-BENZ Legende - Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler und das erste Auto.
- — Bertha Benz. In August 1888, Bertha Benz became the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance when she took her husband Karl's Patent-Motorwagen on a 66-mile journey from Mannheim to Pforzheim, Germany.
- — The Woman Who Proved The Car Actually Worked | Bertha Benz 1888. "You know Karl Benz. His name is on the car. But there's another name that deserves equal fame. In 1888, Bertha Benz secretly took the car, put her two teenage sons in it, and drove 106km without telling Karl. She fixed everything herself on the road. And sent him a telegram: it works.
- — 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.
- — Bertha Benz: The Journey That Changed Everything. On August 5, 1888, before her husband even woke up, a woman quietly climbed into a strange three-wheeled machine and drove into history. Her name was Bertha Benz — and what she did that summer morning changed civilization forever.
- — Benz-patent motorwagen 🚗 || The First ever Automobile #knowledgevault. Did you know that the world’s first true automobile was invented in 1885 by Karl Benz? The legendary Benz Patent-Motorwagen changed history forever and laid the foundation for the modern cars we use today.
- — The Shocking Truth: The Daimler Reitwagen – How a Fiery Accident Ignited the Motorcycle Revolution .. Published by Rare Motorcycle Storys in 2026.
- — Gottlieb Daimler: The Man Who Put the World on Wheels. #GottliebDaimler #MercedesBenz #CarHistory. Before the luxury of a modern Mercedes, there was a man in a garden shed with a "Grandfather Clock." Explore the life of Gottlieb Daimler, the engineering genius who took the internal combustion engine out of the factory and put it on the road.
- — “The First Motorcycle Ever Made | How Gottlieb Daimler Changed the World Forever.”. ”. Published by HISTORY HUNTER TV in 2026.
