From Concept to Creation The Genesis of the First Automobile Design

Several key figures and companies played significant roles in the birth of the automobile. Karl Benz is often credited with creating the first true automobile ... In 1886, Karl Benz was granted a patent for his automobile and began the first production car in 1888. His first-ever car contained the absolute ... The first decade was characterised by a number of developments that would become standard features of modern cars. The decade saw the ... The Benz Patent-Motorwagen had several features that would become staples in automotive design, including a rear-mounted engine, a chassis, and ... This beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated book presents a detailed history of the automobile—but describes cars entirely in terms of design ... But most sources point to Karl Benz as the inventor of the first practical automobile back in 1885/1886. Powered by an internal-combustion ... It was the first time an internal combustion engine automobile had been driven over a significant distance. As a result it attracted plenty of ... The Alfa Romeo 158 was designed for the 1938 Grand Prix season and had already won eighteen races before the first Formula One race took place. Racing then ... Carl Benz's first motor carriage was a lousy alternative to a horse in the 1880s, but it helped kickstart the automobile's profound advancement since. Henry Ford built his first automobile with friends while working as an engineer at the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit.