In 1886, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz independently laid the foundation for the automotive industry, with Daimler’s motorized carriage and Benz’s three-wheeled Patent-Motorwagen marking the birth of the modern car. Daimler’s innovations, including the high-speed internal combustion engine, powered the creation of Mercedes-Benz, a brand synonymous with luxury and engineering excellence. From the iconic 1901 Mercedes 35 hp to today’s cutting-edge electric EQS, Daimler’s legacy blends precision,

This Benz Patent-Motorwagen replica is number 44 of a limited series built in England to honor the first-ever automobile by Karl Benz. Handcrafted with a steel frame, wood accents, and a single-cylinder engine — it’s where automotive history truly began. See it up close inside The Ron Sturgeon Collection at the DFW Car and Toy Museum. #DFWCarAndToyMuseum #RonSturgeonCollection #BenzMotorwagen #AutomotiveHistory #FortWorthAttractions | DFW Car And Toy Museum