Bertha Benz (née Ringer, 3 May 1849 – 5 May 1944) was a German automotive pioneer. She was the wife and business partner of automobile inventor Karl Benz. In 1886, she was the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance. In doing so, she brought the Benz Patent-Motorwagen worldwide attention and got the company its first sales.
Two years before her marriage to Karl Benz, she used part of her dowry to invest in his failing iron construction company. As an unmarried woman, she was able to do so; after she married Benz, according to German law, Bertha lost her legal power to act as an investor. On 20 July 1872, Bertha Ringer married Karl Benz. As he moved on to a new manufacturing venture, Benz & Cie, he continued to use her dowry as financial support. He finished his work on his first horseless carriage in December 1885. Although Bertha financed the development process, and would hold patent rights under modern law, as a married woman she was not allowed to apply for the patent. His three-wheeled car was powered by a single-cylinder and 2.5 horsepower internal combustion, four-stroke engine, and could reach a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour (40km/h).
In a time when “car” was not even a word yet, and people relied on horses to pull their wagons, one woman challenged the status quo. To prove to the world that her husband’s invention was the future of mobility, Bertha Benz went on the first long-distance journey with an automobile, facing all kinds of challenges but stopping at nothing. The rest, as they say, is history.
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published: 06 Mar 2019
Bertha Benz: The First Driver
She forged the road ahead, to pave it for us all. This is the story of Bertha Benz, The First Driver.
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The world's first long-distance car journey – BBC REEL
In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's first combustion engine-powered car on the world's first long-distance car journey.
The 100km journey was full of inventive problem-solving. Bertha made numerous stops to source fuel, fix the carburettor and the brakes. Her trip became a vital road test of the car's good points as well as highlighting teething issues.
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Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake
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published: 24 Aug 2022
Bertha Benz Tribute
A tribute to Bertha Benz, 2016 Inductee into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Originally shown at the 2016 Induction and Awards Night.
July 21, 2016
Cobo Center, Detroit
published: 25 Aug 2016
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Did you know we wouldn’t have cars without Bertha Benz?
published: 06 Mar 2023
Future Needs Heritage | Episode 1: Bertha’s great adventure
In 1886, Carl Benz invented the automobile. Two years later, his wife Bertha Benz took on the first long-distance trip. It was a trip of around 100 kilometres, characterised by strong confidence in the Patent Motor Car. The trip became the departure point of the future of mobility. Read more about Bertha Benz’ adventure: http://mb4.me/berthas-adventure. Don’t miss the next episode and subscribe to Mercedes-Benz on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MercedesBenzTV
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published: 17 Aug 2017
A poor orphan boy who created the world biggest car company | Mercedes-Benz | Carl Benz Story
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A poor orphan boy who created the world biggest car company | Mercedes-Benz | Carl Benz Story
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Introduction about Founder of Mercedes Benz (Carl Benz)
00:57 Life of Carl Benz
01:58 Early Struggle and Idea
02:13 Teacher (Who bring the mechanical from work shop to engineer level)
02:46 How he betrayed by August Ritter
03:20 The Most Sweet part of the Video (Carl Met Bartha)
04:30 Company become Joint Stock and Carl Just left with 5 % share
04:58 The evolution (Benz and Cie.)
06:50 The most Sweet Part (Bertha Went to meet her Mom 66 miles away)
"The first Automobile journey of road"
09:16 About the new designers and Merging With Daimler
10:08 Black Secret: First World War, Military Vehicles...
published: 04 Dec 2024
Bertha Benz takes world's first long-distance trip in an automobile
In 1888, Karl Benz had perfected his prototype horseless carriage. His wife Bertha was determined that his ideas reach the public by making the very first road trip on the Benz Patent-Motorwagen.
For more information, go to: http://www.mercedesclass.net/heritage/august-1888-bertha-benz-takes-worlds-first-long-distance-trip-in-an-automobile/
Video by Discovery Channel Asia
In a time when “car” was not even a word yet, and people relied on horses to pull their wagons, one woman challenged the status quo. To prove to the world that ...
In a time when “car” was not even a word yet, and people relied on horses to pull their wagons, one woman challenged the status quo. To prove to the world that her husband’s invention was the future of mobility, Bertha Benz went on the first long-distance journey with an automobile, facing all kinds of challenges but stopping at nothing. The rest, as they say, is history.
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In a time when “car” was not even a word yet, and people relied on horses to pull their wagons, one woman challenged the status quo. To prove to the world that her husband’s invention was the future of mobility, Bertha Benz went on the first long-distance journey with an automobile, facing all kinds of challenges but stopping at nothing. The rest, as they say, is history.
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She forged the road ahead, to pave it for us all. This is the story of Bertha Benz, The First Driver.
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She forged the road ahead, to pave it for us all. This is the story of Bertha Benz, The First Driver.
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In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's ...
In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's first combustion engine-powered car on the world's first long-distance car journey.
The 100km journey was full of inventive problem-solving. Bertha made numerous stops to source fuel, fix the carburettor and the brakes. Her trip became a vital road test of the car's good points as well as highlighting teething issues.
Video by Next Stop Stories
Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake
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In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's first combustion engine-powered car on the world's first long-distance car journey.
The 100km journey was full of inventive problem-solving. Bertha made numerous stops to source fuel, fix the carburettor and the brakes. Her trip became a vital road test of the car's good points as well as highlighting teething issues.
Video by Next Stop Stories
Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake
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A tribute to Bertha Benz, 2016 Inductee into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Originally shown at the 2016 Induction and Awards Night.
July 21, 2016
Cobo Center, De...
A tribute to Bertha Benz, 2016 Inductee into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Originally shown at the 2016 Induction and Awards Night.
July 21, 2016
Cobo Center, Detroit
A tribute to Bertha Benz, 2016 Inductee into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Originally shown at the 2016 Induction and Awards Night.
July 21, 2016
Cobo Center, Detroit
In 1886, Carl Benz invented the automobile. Two years later, his wife Bertha Benz took on the first long-distance trip. It was a trip of around 100 kilometres, ...
In 1886, Carl Benz invented the automobile. Two years later, his wife Bertha Benz took on the first long-distance trip. It was a trip of around 100 kilometres, characterised by strong confidence in the Patent Motor Car. The trip became the departure point of the future of mobility. Read more about Bertha Benz’ adventure: http://mb4.me/berthas-adventure. Don’t miss the next episode and subscribe to Mercedes-Benz on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MercedesBenzTV
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In 1886, Carl Benz invented the automobile. Two years later, his wife Bertha Benz took on the first long-distance trip. It was a trip of around 100 kilometres, characterised by strong confidence in the Patent Motor Car. The trip became the departure point of the future of mobility. Read more about Bertha Benz’ adventure: http://mb4.me/berthas-adventure. Don’t miss the next episode and subscribe to Mercedes-Benz on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MercedesBenzTV
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A poor orphan boy who created the world biggest car company | Mercedes-Benz | Carl...
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A poor orphan boy who created the world biggest car company | Mercedes-Benz | Carl Benz Story
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Introduction about Founder of Mercedes Benz (Carl Benz)
00:57 Life of Carl Benz
01:58 Early Struggle and Idea
02:13 Teacher (Who bring the mechanical from work shop to engineer level)
02:46 How he betrayed by August Ritter
03:20 The Most Sweet part of the Video (Carl Met Bartha)
04:30 Company become Joint Stock and Carl Just left with 5 % share
04:58 The evolution (Benz and Cie.)
06:50 The most Sweet Part (Bertha Went to meet her Mom 66 miles away)
"The first Automobile journey of road"
09:16 About the new designers and Merging With Daimler
10:08 Black Secret: First World War, Military Vehicles, Mercedes and Hitler
11:46 Conclusion and closing
Discover the inspiring story of Carl Benz, the 19-year-old orphan boy who defied all odds to create the biggest car company in the world: Mercedes-Benz. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking innovation, this video takes you through Carl's journey of resilience, passion, and perseverance. Learn how his vision revolutionized the automotive industry and left an everlasting legacy.
What you'll learn:
The challenges Carl Benz faced as an orphan.
How he developed the world's first automobile.
The founding of Mercedes-Benz and its rise to global success.
Lessons we can learn from his remarkable journey.
Watch now and get inspired by the incredible success story of Carl Benz!
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A poor orphan boy who created the world biggest car company | Mercedes-Benz | Carl Benz Story
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Introduction about Founder of Mercedes Benz (Carl Benz)
00:57 Life of Carl Benz
01:58 Early Struggle and Idea
02:13 Teacher (Who bring the mechanical from work shop to engineer level)
02:46 How he betrayed by August Ritter
03:20 The Most Sweet part of the Video (Carl Met Bartha)
04:30 Company become Joint Stock and Carl Just left with 5 % share
04:58 The evolution (Benz and Cie.)
06:50 The most Sweet Part (Bertha Went to meet her Mom 66 miles away)
"The first Automobile journey of road"
09:16 About the new designers and Merging With Daimler
10:08 Black Secret: First World War, Military Vehicles, Mercedes and Hitler
11:46 Conclusion and closing
Discover the inspiring story of Carl Benz, the 19-year-old orphan boy who defied all odds to create the biggest car company in the world: Mercedes-Benz. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking innovation, this video takes you through Carl's journey of resilience, passion, and perseverance. Learn how his vision revolutionized the automotive industry and left an everlasting legacy.
What you'll learn:
The challenges Carl Benz faced as an orphan.
How he developed the world's first automobile.
The founding of Mercedes-Benz and its rise to global success.
Lessons we can learn from his remarkable journey.
Watch now and get inspired by the incredible success story of Carl Benz!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories and history behind iconic brands.
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In 1888, Karl Benz had perfected his prototype horseless carriage. His wife Bertha was determined that his ideas reach the public by making the very first road ...
In 1888, Karl Benz had perfected his prototype horseless carriage. His wife Bertha was determined that his ideas reach the public by making the very first road trip on the Benz Patent-Motorwagen.
For more information, go to: http://www.mercedesclass.net/heritage/august-1888-bertha-benz-takes-worlds-first-long-distance-trip-in-an-automobile/
Video by Discovery Channel Asia
In 1888, Karl Benz had perfected his prototype horseless carriage. His wife Bertha was determined that his ideas reach the public by making the very first road trip on the Benz Patent-Motorwagen.
For more information, go to: http://www.mercedesclass.net/heritage/august-1888-bertha-benz-takes-worlds-first-long-distance-trip-in-an-automobile/
Video by Discovery Channel Asia
In a time when “car” was not even a word yet, and people relied on horses to pull their wagons, one woman challenged the status quo. To prove to the world that her husband’s invention was the future of mobility, Bertha Benz went on the first long-distance journey with an automobile, facing all kinds of challenges but stopping at nothing. The rest, as they say, is history.
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In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's first combustion engine-powered car on the world's first long-distance car journey.
The 100km journey was full of inventive problem-solving. Bertha made numerous stops to source fuel, fix the carburettor and the brakes. Her trip became a vital road test of the car's good points as well as highlighting teething issues.
Video by Next Stop Stories
Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake
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A tribute to Bertha Benz, 2016 Inductee into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Originally shown at the 2016 Induction and Awards Night.
July 21, 2016
Cobo Center, Detroit
In 1886, Carl Benz invented the automobile. Two years later, his wife Bertha Benz took on the first long-distance trip. It was a trip of around 100 kilometres, characterised by strong confidence in the Patent Motor Car. The trip became the departure point of the future of mobility. Read more about Bertha Benz’ adventure: http://mb4.me/berthas-adventure. Don’t miss the next episode and subscribe to Mercedes-Benz on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MercedesBenzTV
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A poor orphan boy who created the world biggest car company | Mercedes-Benz | Carl Benz Story
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Introduction about Founder of Mercedes Benz (Carl Benz)
00:57 Life of Carl Benz
01:58 Early Struggle and Idea
02:13 Teacher (Who bring the mechanical from work shop to engineer level)
02:46 How he betrayed by August Ritter
03:20 The Most Sweet part of the Video (Carl Met Bartha)
04:30 Company become Joint Stock and Carl Just left with 5 % share
04:58 The evolution (Benz and Cie.)
06:50 The most Sweet Part (Bertha Went to meet her Mom 66 miles away)
"The first Automobile journey of road"
09:16 About the new designers and Merging With Daimler
10:08 Black Secret: First World War, Military Vehicles, Mercedes and Hitler
11:46 Conclusion and closing
Discover the inspiring story of Carl Benz, the 19-year-old orphan boy who defied all odds to create the biggest car company in the world: Mercedes-Benz. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking innovation, this video takes you through Carl's journey of resilience, passion, and perseverance. Learn how his vision revolutionized the automotive industry and left an everlasting legacy.
What you'll learn:
The challenges Carl Benz faced as an orphan.
How he developed the world's first automobile.
The founding of Mercedes-Benz and its rise to global success.
Lessons we can learn from his remarkable journey.
Watch now and get inspired by the incredible success story of Carl Benz!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories and history behind iconic brands.
#CarlBenz #MercedesBenz #SuccessStory #Inspiration #AutomotiveHistory
In 1888, Karl Benz had perfected his prototype horseless carriage. His wife Bertha was determined that his ideas reach the public by making the very first road trip on the Benz Patent-Motorwagen.
For more information, go to: http://www.mercedesclass.net/heritage/august-1888-bertha-benz-takes-worlds-first-long-distance-trip-in-an-automobile/
Video by Discovery Channel Asia
Bertha Benz (née Ringer, 3 May 1849 – 5 May 1944) was a German automotive pioneer. She was the wife and business partner of automobile inventor Karl Benz. In 1886, she was the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance. In doing so, she brought the Benz Patent-Motorwagen worldwide attention and got the company its first sales.
Two years before her marriage to Karl Benz, she used part of her dowry to invest in his failing iron construction company. As an unmarried woman, she was able to do so; after she married Benz, according to German law, Bertha lost her legal power to act as an investor. On 20 July 1872, Bertha Ringer married Karl Benz. As he moved on to a new manufacturing venture, Benz & Cie, he continued to use her dowry as financial support. He finished his work on his first horseless carriage in December 1885. Although Bertha financed the development process, and would hold patent rights under modern law, as a married woman she was not allowed to apply for the patent. His three-wheeled car was powered by a single-cylinder and 2.5 horsepower internal combustion, four-stroke engine, and could reach a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour (40km/h).
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