In 1889 Simms met and became firm friends with Gottlieb Daimler, from whom he purchased the rights for the use of Daimler's internal combustion engine in the UK and paved the way for the start-up of the British motor industry.
Simms met. This was in 1889. Simms became firm friends with Gottlieb Daimler. This was in 1889. Simms paved the way for the start-up of the British motor industry. This was in 1889. He purchased the rights for the use of Daimler's internal combustion engine in the UK from Gottlieb Daimler.