Tag: AutomotiveHistory
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Mercedes-Benz | Crossing the Finish Line in Style: From London to Brighton in a 120-Year-Old Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz Classic completed the historic London to Brighton Veteran Car Run with a 1904 Mercedes-Simplex 28/32 hp, crossing the 96-kilometre route successfully. This event, held every first Sunday of November, saw Marcus Breitschwerdt, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH, behind the wheel. A display of classic vehicles took place at St James’s in London the day…
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With cutting-edge technology from Benz: Long-distance journey of almost 1,000 kilometres 130 years ago – Mercedes-Benz
In 1894, Baron Theodor von Liebieg successfully completed a long-distance journey of nearly 1,000 kilometers using a Benz Victoria equipped with Carl Benz’s pioneering double-pivot steering technology. This innovation made driving significantly safer and more comfortable. Liebieg’s journey demonstrated the potential of automobiles for long-distance travel, marking an important milestone in automotive history. His detailed…