The Immortal Merc

Just before Benz’s fuel-based car system, steam-powered rails and cars had already tried to make an impact, but failed. People were scared of self-powered vehicles because steam cars had been known to explode violently. Benz was apparently quite frustrated because the Mayor of Mannheim had banned Benz and his creations from the streets of their town. In fact, if any accidents would occur due to Benz’s automobiles, he would be held directly responsible, even if he wasn’t physically involved in the accident.

But that didn’t stop Benz’s obsession, and he spent more and more time in his workshop perfecting his designs and machinations. The breakthrough moment arrived in 1888 when Benz’s wife and children decided to take matters into their own hands. While Benz was away, his family readied the workshop, prepared the car, and took it out for a drive. They drove from Mannheim to Pforzheim without any mishaps and glitches. The feat put Benz’s creation on the map. It was the birth of the modern automobile. Despite his limited resources and infrastructure, all of Benz’s earliest models ended up being marvels of engineering and design detail. They were made with utmost care and dedication to serve human beings and make their lives better with both practicality and comfort.