1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen

The 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen is widely considered the first true automobile, developed by Karl Benz. It was a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder internal combustion engine, marking a major shift from horse-drawn carriages. The Motorwagen featured an innovative design with a tubular frame, a gasoline engine, and a drivetrain that allowed for practical, self-propelled transportation. Its creation laid the foundation for modern cars, demonstrating the feasibility of motorized personal travel and revolutionizing how society moved.