July 3, 1886
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July 3, 1886
Before the US members celebrate the 4th, don't forget that Karl Benz shocked the world the day before when he introduced the world's first motor car, built from the ground up as opposed to an adapted carriage by Herr Daimler.
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Don't need an excuse for a long drive, although remember that the original Karl Benz motorcar was a 3 Wheeler!
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Originally posted by RLich8
A great man he was.
I've talked to people that think Henry Ford invented the first motorcar...
A great man he was.
I've talked to people that think Henry Ford invented the first motorcar...
07-04-2003, 10:42 AM
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Really? Didn't know that.
I would consider him scum then.
Regardless, I'd never buy a Ford product either.
Hehehe, found this at a Buddy Icon site:
I would consider him scum then.
Regardless, I'd never buy a Ford product either.
Hehehe, found this at a Buddy Icon site:
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