Mercedes-Benz History and Facts
The history of Mercedes Benz began with the birth of it’s two founders Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz. Both were born in Southern Germany.
Daimler, a great automotive man was the first to create a confirmed internal combustion car and also the first to add a transmission system that worked.
Both formed their own companies but merged in 1926 due to disorder in the German economy.
About the Mercedes-Benz Badge - the three pointed star
It was at this time that the symbol of the Mercedes Three Pointed Star apparently debuted in 1910 although details on this are sketchy.
The supposed meaning is related to the fact that DMG the Daimler parent company, was at that time producing complete engines for three sectors - cars, boats and airships. Each point of the star symbolized that sector of their market.
A further story relates to a post card that Daimler sent his wife, with a three pointed star saying that this star will shine over our factories.
Where did the name “Mercedes” come from?
Gottlieb Daimlers first big customer was a businessman named Emil Jellinek, who had a daughter named Mercedes.
Jellinek entered one of Daimlers cars in a race and named the car Mercedes after his daughter. After entering into business arrangements the two men reached an agreement
to name production vehicles Mercedes as of June 23, 1902. These early Mercedes were almost unbeatable in their time.
Curiously, Mercedes actually derives from a French word Marchant, which means “Merchant”
The Mercedes-Benz brand is synonomous with build quality, quiet running engines and stylish good looks. In the world of prestige autos, Mercedes stands tall.
Whilst Mercedes now are best known for their cars, they also produce a range of trucks.
Movies featuring a Mercedes-Benz
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance