The Daimler car manufacturer marked its 130th anniversary on Sunday. The company’s history started in 1886 when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz were granted a patent for a three-wheeler Motorwagen powered with gasoline.
The Daimler car manufacturer marked its 130th anniversary on Sunday. The company’s history started in 1886 when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz were granted a patent for a three-wheeler Motorwagen powered with gasoline. Photo: the first gasoline-powered car.
In 1926, two separate companies Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie merged into Daimler-Benz AG. Photo: Daimler car made in 1910.
The car produced by this manufacturer gained immediate popularity. A total of 89 cars were sold within the first year. This was a huge figure for that time. Photo: Daimler SP250 'Dart'.
John Scott-Montagu became one of the first owners of that car. He was a parliament member who enjoyed cars. Photo: Daimler PVT 694 made in 1950.
Daimler Double Six 50 Limousine made in 1928.
In 1960, Daimler was bought by Jaguar Cars... Photo: Daimler V-8 made in 1966.
… this is when such models as Daimler Double Six, Daimler Sovereign, Daimler XJ40, Daimler DS420, Daimler V-8 250 were designed. Photo: Daimler, Sovereign, Coupe made in 1977.
These were executive cars characterized by luxury and plush comfort. Photo: Daimler SP250 made in 1962.
