On the 130th anniversary of Gottlieb Daimler of Bad Cannstatt, Germany, being granted a patent on his motorized bicycle — the world’s first successful vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine! — we thought you’d enjoy seeing some historical photos of the people and the breakthrough cars that led to the fabulous Mercedes-Benz vehicles we have today. We at StarTuned® hope you enjoy them.
![Gottlieb Daimler’s shop as it appeared in 1885. daimler shop](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/daimler-shop.jpg) Gottlieb Daimler’s shop as it appeared in 1885.
![When Daimler-Benz distributor Emil Jellinek ordered 36 cars, he asked that they start naming them for his daughter... emil-jellinek](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/emil-jellinek.jpg) When Daimler-Benz distributor Emil Jellinek ordered 36 cars, he asked that they start naming them for his daughter…
![Mercedes Benz](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mercedes.jpg) …Mercedes!
![In 1905, Steinway & Sons, the New York piano maker, started producing American Mercedes cars in a Long Island City factory. 45-horse-power-american-mercedes](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/45-horse-power-american-mercedes.jpg) In 1905, Steinway & Sons, the New York piano maker, started producing American Mercedes cars in a Long Island City factory.
![The oldest surviving Mercedes, bought by millionaire William K. Vanderbilt in 1902. vander-bilt-02](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/vander-bilt-02.jpg) The oldest surviving Mercedes, bought by millionaire William K. Vanderbilt in 1902.
![The Simplex had a 5.3L four-cylinder, and could hit 47 mph. Simplex](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/simplex-02.jpg) The Simplex had a 5.3L four-cylinder, and could hit 47 mph.
![The iconic SSK was produced from 1928 to 1932. SSK](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ssk-28-to-32.jpg) The iconic SSK was produced from 1928 to 1932.
![gullwing-54-to-57](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gullwing-54-to-57.jpg) Talk about iconic! The 300 SL “Gullwing” was way ahead of its time. It even had mechanical direct injection. |
![Herr Daimler in his 1886 motor carriage with his son Adolf at the wheel. daimler-son-adolf](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/daimler-sonadolf.jpg) Herr Daimler in his 1886 motor carriage with his son Adolf at the wheel.
![Karl Benz, 1844-1929. karl-benz](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/karl-benz.jpg) Karl Benz, 1844-1929.
![Bertha Benz, Karl’s wife and business partner, 1849-1944. bertha benz](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bertha-benz.jpg) Bertha Benz, Karl’s wife and business partner, 1849-1944.
![Our editor’s daughter atop a running 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica. kira benz](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/kira-benz-86.jpg) Our editor’s daughter atop a running 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica.
![The engine and flywheel of the ‘86 Benz. benz-engine-86](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/benz-engine-86.jpg) The engine and flywheel of the ‘86 Benz.
![The Blitzen Benz went 142 mph in 1909 — 21.5 Liters and 200 hp. blitzen](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/blitzen-09.jpg) The Blitzen Benz went 142 mph in 1909 — 21.5 Liters and 200 hp.
![sd 300](https://automotivetechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sd-300-85.jpg) This big, comfortable 1985 SD 300 marked the 100th anniversary of Benz’s Motorwagen.
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