Mercedes-benzs from 1898-1901

1899 Daimler Phoenix In 1897, DMG introduced the first motor vehicle with a front-mounted engine.

1899 Daimler Phoenix racing car A Phoenix model was the first car Emil Jellinek entered in a race under his pseudonym "Mercedes". The name Mercedes, which was later to acquire world fame, was initially used only for the driver and team, not for the product or brand. Jellinek's 12 hp Phoenix racing car was driven by works driver Wilhelm Bauer in the Week of Nice racing event in March 1899 and emerged as the winner in the Nice–Magagnon–Nice race.

1898 Benz Velo Benz "Velo" model presentation in London 1898

1901 Mercedes 35 hp First Mercedes model series with powerful, lightweight engines, honeycomb radiator, long wheelbase and low centre of gravity.