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Bertha Benz made driving a family affair!
Karl Benz was an inventor. But his wife was a born promoter.
- Published
- August 1, 2025
- Written by
- Rick DeBruhl
Bertha Benz made history when she took the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen on the first long-distance journey, proving the “horseless carriage” could really work. Her 66-mile trip from Mannheim to Pforzheim wasn’t just a family visit—it was a bold act of marketing and innovation. Along the way, she stopped for fuel, made repairs, and showed the world a new era had begun. This video tells the story of her groundbreaking drive and the machine that started it all.