Celebrating Automotive History The First Car's Enduring Influence

The Model T was introduced to the world in 1908. Henry Ford wanted the Model T to be affordable, simple to operate, and durable. The vehicle was one of the ... The "Velocipede" which originated in 1886 can be regarded as the world's first automobile, despite being limited to three wheels. Daimler "riding car" from ... Karl Benz invented the first gas-powered car, which he received a patent for in 1886. Benz's first car had three wheels, looked much like an ... When Were Cars Invented? ... The 1901 Mercedes, designed by Wilhelm Maybach for Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, deserves credit for being the first ... The Ford Model T, made between 1908 and 1927, cost less than other cars, but it was sturdy and practical. It ran well on dirt roads and fields because it could ... The first motorised land vehicle and ancestor of the modern car was invented in France and had its first outing in 1770. Peugeot was founded in 1803 by Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot and is therefore the world's oldest car brand. Originally a family-run grain mill, Peugeot ... First car, passenger car ... The world's first passenger-carrying automobile was a steam-powered road vehicle carrying eight passengers and built by Richard ... The Duryea brothers set up first American car manufacturing company. ... World history of the automobile. Warrendale, PA, Society of ... The creation of a motorised horseless carriage, including a four stroke engine designed by the man himself, led to patent number DRP-37435 which was granted on ...