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Gottlieb Daimler (born 1834) joined the Gasmotorenfabrik Deutz in Cologne, which had been founded by Gustav Otto, in 1872. In 1881 Gottlieb Daimler joined forces with Wilhelm Maybach to open a construction office, to test the first Daimler-Maybach engines in practice. In 1885 they built the first Reitwagen, a predecessor of the modern motorcycle. The first test series of this air cooled one-cylinder engine was the basis for the first Daimler car, a motorized carriage with a two-cylinder parallel motor and a combined belt-chain transmission.
The Daimler Motor Group
From 1890 to 1898 the Daimler Motor Group built more powerful models that were used by Emil Jellinek to drive through the Alps. Later, Jellinek ordered a whole year worth of production to name the cars after his daughter Mercedes. The last German Daimler went into production in 1900, a two-cylinder with 8 BHP, that was built until 1903. The company’s cars bear the name Mercedes-Benz until today.
Carl Benz and the merger with Daimler
After Carl Benz hat invented his two-stroke engine almost simultaneously with Daimler, he founded his own company. In 1886 the company received a patent for its three-wheeled Ligroingas-Veloziped. This made Benz the first car German car manufacturer. It was followed by other three and four-wheeled automobiles that were developed over a short period of time. While Benz & Cie. produced the engines and frames, Kalkreuther produced all bodies and chassis. In the beginning of the 20th century sales imploded because the Daimler Motor Group dominated the market with its technically advanced Mercedes models.
Urged by Deutsche Bank, the two companies merged to form the Daimler-Benz AG. Today, Deutsche Bank still nominates the chair of the board of directors.
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![Image 1/31 de Daimler V8-250 (1967)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_9d380c4c95467cd5569970571689d652.jpg)
![Image 1/14 de Daimler DB 18 (1947)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_78f43e67cf3bd304876e9ac5b3683b5e.jpg)
1947 | Daimler DB 18
Cabrio mit dem Flair der 1930er Jahre - eine absolute Rarität
![Image 1/15 de Daimler SP 250 (1963)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_6dd00fa2358afbb5f3f3ecbb9edf5367.jpg)
1963 | Daimler SP 250
1963 Daimler Dart SP250 'C-Spec'
![Image 1/47 de Daimler Sovereign 4.2 (1976)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_1e9263f1ef89236ae4c0933510afbb5e.jpg)
1976 | Daimler Sovereign 4.2
Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Coupe One of twelve LHD built over a total of 486 Sovereign examples, Original left hand drive from factory, Nice driving condition, Livery in Black over Biscuit leather, Very rare and desirable Daimler,
![Image 1/60 de Daimler DB 18 (1948)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_438486fe79488832e4b9071be0c26307.jpg)
1948 | Daimler DB 18
Ein Meisterwerk der britischen Automobilgeschichte, welches von der damaligen Eleganz, dem Luxus und der technischen Raffinesse zeugt.
![Image 1/6 de Daimler XJ 3.6 (1989)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_b6ce81ed7d70e755ec851daa6950485a.jpg)
1989 | Daimler XJ 3.6
JAGUAR Daimler 3.6 DEL 1989 -PRENOTATA!!!!!
![Image 1/20 de Daimler V8 (2000)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_657b1a17af320d35fa3252ed49bd852c.jpg)
2000 | Daimler V8
Jaguar Daimler V8 LWB, Sehr schöner Zustand !
![Image 1/14 de Daimler Sovereign 4.2 (1977)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_cda8726ca1c6b573ff135f34411a989b.jpg)
1977 | Daimler Sovereign 4.2
1977 Daimler Sovereign Coupe
![Image 1/15 de Daimler V8-250 (1963)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_f39723a83f3e87200888addb510a8b9c.jpg)
1963 | Daimler V8-250
1963 Daimler V8 250 '63
![Image 1/33 de Daimler Double Six (1989)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_531dce14649af6b97d9dd5378140b536.jpg)
1989 | Daimler Double Six
Jaguar Daimler Double Six 5.3 / H-Kennzeichen
![Image 1/34 de Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas (1974)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_fe9c3ba51825ec81b0abef8922994c2f.jpg)
1974 | Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas
1974 Daimler Double Six
![Image 1/10 de Daimler 2.5 Litre V8 (1964)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_7c291be131cf15c864d4c30888cb871e.jpg)
1964 | Daimler 2.5 Litre V8
JAGUAR Daimler 250 V8 Saloon / Targa Oro ASI / Visibile a BARI
![Image 1/10 de Daimler XJ 6 4.0 (1990)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_d67aade21f2fe5e8ba4015a3fbf04d45.jpg)
1990 | Daimler XJ 6 4.0
JAGUAR Daimler 3.9 cat DEL 1990 Agevolazioni mezzo storico!!!
![Image 1/39 de Daimler SP 250 (1961)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_de5d3b4bd4b788b114cdc9eb3fdf4f9c.jpg)
1961 | Daimler SP 250
SP 250 "DART" - Hardtop - 2 Owner's From new - Dutch Delivered -
![Image 1/11 de Daimler 4 1/2 Litre Straight 8 Special (1937)](https://cdn.classic-trader.com/I/images/640_480/vehicle_ad_standard_image_721e7ed0dfb9beb83a90f457ff08dcfa.jpg)
1937 | Daimler 4 1/2 Litre Straight 8 Special
One-Off | perfect for fast rallying