Coadou-Fleury, also known as Coadou et Fleury, was an automobile manufacturer based in Trébeurden, France, that operated from 1921 to 1934.[1][2][3]
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Defunct | 1934 |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | France |
Key people | Marcel Coadou (chairperson) |
| Products | Automobiles |
History
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In 1921, a pilot, Marcel Coadou, founded the automobile manufacturing company of Coadou-Fleury, based in Trébeurden, France. Its vehicles were manufactured in Paris, France.[1][2][3][4]
The first vehicle manufactured by the company was a cyclecar.[2][4] It had a Ruby sidevalve V4 engine with an engine displacement of either 850 cc or 903 cc, producing about 20 hp (15 kW). The vehicle had a monocoque body. It failed to attract customers, due to its high price.[2][4][5]
In 1927, a further developed version of the Citroën Type B2 overhead valve engine was used, now producing 30 hp (22 kW).[2][5] To vehicle was also equipped with four-wheel brakes.[2] Later, the coupe version was also manufactured.[5]
The last model that was made by the company was the Coadou-Fleury Aérolithe, which had an aerodynamic body.[2][5] One unit has been preserved to the present day.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader: Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie. München: United Soft Media Verlag, 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8. (in German)
- ^ a b c d e f g h George Nick Georgano (editor): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile, vol. 1: A–F. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
- ^ a b c George Nick Georgano: Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours. Paris: Courtille, 1975. (French)
- ^ a b c David Burgess-Wise: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles. Greenwich Editions, 2004, ISBN 0-86288-258-3.
- ^ a b c d e G. N. Georgano: The New Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to the Present. New York City: Dutton Verlag, 1982, ISBN 0-525-93254-2.
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