In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's first combustion enginepowered car on the world's first longdistance car journey.

The 100km journey was full of inventive problemsolving. Bertha made numerous stops to source fuel, fix the carburettor and the brakes. Her trip became a vital road test of the car's good points as well as highlighting teething issues.

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Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake



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