What the very first cars of world famous brands looked like (14 photos)

Every major company and world-famous global brand started somewhere. It’s hard to believe, but such automotive giants as Renault, Ford, and Jaguar were once small fish in a huge sea, where an incredible number of difficulties and insurmountable obstacles were encountered.





Their first cars bear little resemblance to the modern models presented in showrooms. Many of them resemble strange devices that seem to have been invented in the steampunk world, but not in our reality. Only time and new technologies helped them transform, become better and faster. Now we have the opportunity to enjoy their beauty and functionality, and also buy to improve our own comfort.

Honda T360 (1963) and Honda Civic (2022)



Previously, Honda specialized only in the production of components, as well as bicycles and motorcycles. The truck, released in 1963, became a real breakthrough for the company in the automotive market.

Peugeot Type 1 (1888) and Peugeot 308 (2021)





The first Peugeot cars were presented at the World Exhibition held in Paris. A total of four steam cars were demonstrated. Historians suggest that about 64 cars were produced. Only one copy has survived to this day.

Ford Quadricycle (1896) and Ford Maverick (2021)



Henry Ford built his first car six years before the founding of the Ford Motor Company.

Toyota A1 (1935) and Toyota GR86 (2021)



BMW 3/15s (1927) and BMW X4 (2014)



Renault Type A (1898) and Renault Arkana (2021)



Louis Renault developed his first car at an extremely young age. The guy was only 21 years old.

Chevrolet Series C Classic Six (1913) and Chevrolet Silverado (2020)



Opel Patentmotorwagen System Lutzmann (1899) and Opel Astra 2022



Hyundai Pony (1975) and Hyundai Tucson (2022)



Hyundai Pony was designed by South Korean engineers following the example of the best European cars of those times.

Mazda R360 (1960) and Mazda CX-30 (2019)



Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1885) and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (2022)



The first Mercedes required about 10 liters of gasoline to travel approximately 100 kilometers.

Bentley 3-litre (1919) and Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​(2021)



Jaguar D-Type (1954) and Jaguar F-Type R (2021)



Initially, the company produced sidecars for motorcycles, which did not bring much income. Subsequently, the company expanded its production and began producing components for cars. Having earned enough money, Jaguar began to design and develop new car models itself.