1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen

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Invented by Karl Benz in 1886, the Benz Patent Motorwagen is generally regarded as the first internal combustion car. I drove an exact replica. It was terrifying. It's steered using a small tiller that turns the single front wheel.

First published May 2, 2016: 9:34 AM ET

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