Gottlieb Daimler

But by 1900 there were lots of other carmakers, including Henry Ford in the United States and Gottlieb Daimler in Germany.

The first spin in a Benz Post 2011

The museum sits next door to the car maker's headquarters and explores the company's automotive history dating back to 1886 and famed innovators, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz.

Stuttgart, Germany 2011

It was first used in 1885 after Gottlieb Daimler developed the internal combustion engine.

F. William Engdahl's "A Century of War" - Part I 2008

Nov. 10, 1885: Gottlieb Daimler watches his son, Adolf, ride a strange vehicle around Cannstatt, Germany.

Terror on the Highway 2008

It was first used in 1885 after Gottlieb Daimler developed the internal combustion engine.

F. William Engdahl's "A Century of War" - Part I 2008

It got its start—and a jump on other potential competitors—when in 1887 Emile Levassor, the “L” of P&L, met Gottlieb Daimler, the founder of the company that today builds the Mercedes-Benz.

The Machine That Changed the World James P. Womack 2007

In this day in 1885, the world's first motorcycle, designed by Gottlieb Daimler, made its debut.

Debuted This Day: The Motorcycle Staq Mavlen 2007

In this day in 1885, the world's first motorcycle, designed by Gottlieb Daimler, made its debut.

Archive 2007-11-01 Staq Mavlen 2007

Photo: Courtesy of Joachim Köhler 1885: Gottlieb Daimler patents what is generally considered to be the first true motorcycle.

Aug. 30, 1885: Daimler Gives World First 'True' Motorcycle 2007

It got its start—and a jump on other potential competitors—when in 1887 Emile Levassor, the “L” of P&L, met Gottlieb Daimler, the founder of the company that today builds the Mercedes-Benz.

The Machine That Changed the World James P. Womack 2007