That's a nice dramatization of the story. And I liked the point that she should be given credit for inventing brake pads. Look for lots of information on the period, (though not as much space for Mrs. Benz as she deserves) in the January-February issue of The Star that goes to press this week.

Gary

Here is a link to the post after my trip to ladenburg in 2005.  I think the pictures are still there.  It was the best show and I think they have it every year.

http://www.mbca.org/forum/ladenburg-germany