This day in car history: Benz applies for the first car patent

On January 29, 1886, a German engineer named Karl Benz changed the world forever. He filed a patent for his ...
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Benz’s three wheeler opened the road to the modern automobile 140 years ago

From Cugnot’s steam wagon to Benz’s Patent Motorwagen, DRP 37435 (Jan 29, 1886) is often called the car’s birth certificate.
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Here's Your Opportunity To Own A Car Designed In 1886

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Benz Patent Motorwagen is widely regarded as the first practical self-propelled motor vehicle. It is estimated that twenty-five of the ...