Before electric vehicles and luxury interiors, there was one bold idea: a machine that could move people without horses. And in 1885, Karl Benz made it real.
His invention — the Benz Patent-Motorwagen — wasn’t just a motorized carriage. It was the first purpose-built, gasoline-powered car. Three wheels. One cylinder. And a whole lot of vision.
In 1888, Benz’s wife Bertha Benz took the car on a 65-mile road trip without telling him — proving it could handle real roads and real life. That drive didn’t just make headlines. It made history.
🔧 Why It Matters
Karl Benz didn’t just build a car. He built the foundation for personal mobility, automotive culture, and everything we love about driving today.
At RideWithChuck, we carry that spirit forward — helping you turn your car into a comfort zone, a vibe, and a reflection of who you are.
Because every ride has a story. And this was the first chapter.
Sources:
• History of the Automobile – Wikipedia
• Who Built the First Automobile – History.com
