The Blitzen Benz was designed to surpass 200 kmh (125 mph), an astonishing speed at the time. The car was made as narrow as possible to minimize wind resistance. The tall, narrow radiator core stands behind a brass grille, whose upper end forms......

Karl Benz is given credit for the first series-produced internal combustion vehicle. Daimler and Maybach demonstrated the commercial viability of the automobile and continued to develop, refine and improve the products of Daimler Motoren gesellschaft.Many......