The Gritty Beginnings of Daimler, Maybach, and Benz

The Gritty Beginnings of Daimler, Maybach, and Benz - [Mercedes Pt 1] Past Gas

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New Years’ Eve, 1879. 35 year old Karl Benz and his wife Bertha are huddled around a small
block of iron. Karl no doubt thinks about the decade’s worth of work and near-financial ruin contained in its small footprint. But even if he can finally get it to run smoothly, it’s only a first step. His end goal is to use it in a horseless carriage, with the hopes of changing the way people move. But how did Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and Wilhelm Maybach revolutionize the internal combustion engine? How did they create an industry from essentially nothing? And how is the story of the automobile itself inextricable from the story of Mercedes-Benz? Today on Past Gas, the first episode in a four-part series on the history of Mercedes-Benz.
00:00 Intro
01:04 Cinematic Intro
03:31 Mercedes Pt 1 - The Gritty Beginnings of Daimler, Maybach, and Benz
48:48 Listener Mail
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Пікірлер: 42

@jetcitykitty 7 ай бұрын

You can tell James really does miss doing Up To Speed ❤ it's heartwarming hearing him get excited about driving into an automotive story

@fieryeasy 7 ай бұрын

I miss the Up To Speed series...they were so insightful and entertaining

@dominicrichardson5546 7 ай бұрын

Hell yes, I love multi part series'. Can't wait to listen to this later. Contrary to popular opinion, I really enjoyed the hells angles series even with its bicycle invention section 😂

@ryanhoffmann9341 7 ай бұрын

Growing up, my best friends Mother's Boss owned a 1st generation SLK. It was quite stunning at the time. So much technology packed into such a small package. In 2001 he drove it to prom while I drove my Uncles brand new Lincoln Navigator. Two more diametrically opposed vehicles hardly existed.

@yeahitskimmel 7 ай бұрын

Mercedes is the coolest company because of their heritage program where they keep the classic parts from being obsoleted. Their collection of vintage manufacturing jigs and plans is quite impressive I've got Harleys from the 00s with parts already obsolete and out of stock within their network

@adsyoffinch 7 ай бұрын

Best car I’ve owned so far was an old W203 Sport Coupé with a manual gearbox. I’ve always loved cars and driving but that thing took it to a whole new level! I bought in an emergency when my crap old Renault failed on me and I was desperate for wheels. I saw an ad on auto trader for this Mercedes and immediately went to view it. It was black, tiny compared to my recently deceased estate Renault Laguna, petrol and didn’t really seem to have much life left in it. It’ll do for a few months I thought and asked the dealer if I could take it for a test drive. I got in, fired her up and as soon as I hit the road I was smitten! The steering feel, the snappy gear change, the rear wheel drive (my first RWD car) and the little supercharger whine from its 1.8 kompressor motor instantly had me hooked! As a mechanic I found it much easier to work on that it’s BMW and VAG counterparts and even more fun to drive than either! I bought it and ended up keeping it for 4 glorious years until sadly last year, after moving to the coast, the salty air got the better of it and sadly it had to go to its final resting place. I learned so much about driving, it taught me to drift, heel and toe, rev match and appreciate a good steering feel! I’d have another in a heartbeat and my Dad has actually just got his first Mercedes this past weekend! I’m now in a Saab which I also adore but always in the back of my mind and deep in my heart and soul, I need another manual coupé Mercedes. Best car I’ve ever owned and I can’t wait to get another! If I could only ever drive 3 brands of cars again it would be Jaguar, Mercedes and Saab! Three very special brands that have made some criminally underrated and truly legendary cars in their time!

@alexabney7913 7 ай бұрын

So excited to have another multiple part story!! Besides the hells angels one the multi parters are my favorite. I’ve probably fallen asleep to the first four episodes like 100 times

@certifiedbidry 7 ай бұрын

Can't wait for this series, only slightly biased 😅

@Shmurda330 7 ай бұрын

Donut posts you know it’s gonna be a great day

@GreenNutts 7 ай бұрын

Joe foreshadowed getting trolled 😂

@K_Swap_The_World_69 7 ай бұрын

Let's Go Wink Wink Nation!

@tallonmetroids271 7 ай бұрын

A blunderbuss is basically a flintlock, blackpowder shotgun.

@dth2brny121 7 ай бұрын

Count me in. If it's something that involves the THREE-POINTED STAR, I'm not missing a single bit of this series!

@HeidLander 7 ай бұрын

a dirigible has a structure within the "balloon" a blimp does not

@K_Swap_The_World_69 7 ай бұрын

**The more you know meme**

@DallasMcPhaul 7 ай бұрын

You guys don’t do a ton of Mercedes stuff so I really appreciate this!

@blackblade572 7 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for season two of “hell’s angels: the Mayans and the chronicles of Grass, Sticks and Stones.” It’s time we understand how the latter became worldwide famous.

@creationinspired200 6 ай бұрын

Brock last name brock thats tough 😂

@jameswheeler9006 7 ай бұрын

Can you do an nsx story!? Love what you guys do, but I'm a cheap lovable and reliable car lover. Honda and Toyota is where my heart is

@wornouttrends 7 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the next parts! Love this mini series already ❤🛠️

@user-oc2he5gy8x 7 ай бұрын

Ive been waiting for this, love the 4 parter too.

@Sharkstout 6 ай бұрын

Like the idea guys but the amount of advertising made me turn it off by the 25 min mark.

@PRoschie 7 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the Daimler My Ballz merch

@user-fx4vs5hu7n 7 ай бұрын

Love the podcast, keep it blinkink Nation

@joeschmoe5009 7 ай бұрын

Im confused, dont all vehicles have foot brakes?

@backjennettmedia6242 7 ай бұрын

Any news on when DRS is coming back, missing the F1 content

@ProjectHazy 4 ай бұрын

I love my mercedes.

@joeschmoe5009 7 ай бұрын

I still prefer blue waffle over blue tomato

@yellowrhyno 5 ай бұрын

I also met my wife on February 19th.

@terranceporter7686 7 ай бұрын

Daimler my ballz 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@frostman2793 7 ай бұрын

I’m waiting for the multi part Ken Block series

@robertstewart8998 7 ай бұрын

Yellow river dragstrip

@landonreeder45 7 ай бұрын

Am I the first??

@eurosonly 7 ай бұрын

Yes. Heres your award.

@jasongemmer138 18 күн бұрын

I didn't know joe was a commie

@danlee5138 7 ай бұрын

More ads than content lately : /

@nickbadolato9079 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, having a Mercedes is worth being shamed for the whole "Hitler thing" because lets be honest, if we could ban the people who are terrible who are car enthusiasts from liking the same cars, car meets would be a lot smaller.

@yeahitskimmel 7 ай бұрын

Hey the peace and love crowd fully accepted the Bug so I don't think anyone these days gets that vibe from Mercedes, at least in the US

@ProjectHazy 4 ай бұрын

It's a stupid joke.