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The De Boisse (possibly a.k.a. Denis de Boisse), was a French automobile manufactured from 1901 until 1904 by Jacques de Boisse in Paris.
Company
[edit]The company was based in Paris,[1][2][3][4] (one source states in the 11th arrondissement).[5] It manufactured automobiles from 1900 to 1904.[1][2][3][4][5] Several sources agree on 'De Boisse as the brand name,[1][2][3][4][5] but one also mentions 'Denis De Boisse'.[4] One source states that De Boisse ceased production in 1904.[1] It remains unclear whether that was one person, several people or a company name. Possible activities of the company before 1900 or after 1904 are not known.[6]
Vehicles
[edit]1901
[edit]The first model was a tricycle.[1][2][5] The single-cylinder engine was water-cooled.[1][2][5] It was mounted above the single front wheel and drove it via a chain. It was steered with a long tiller (lever).[2][5] The open body offered space for two people.[1][2][5] De Boisse competed in the 1901 Paris–Bordeaux motor race, but did not finish.[5][7][6]
1902
[edit]In 1902 a conventional four-wheel model appeared. It had a 6 hp De Dion-Bouton inboard engine with a shaft drive.[1][2] According to two sources, the rear axle was designed as a De Dion axle.[2][5]
1903
[edit]In 1903, two vehicles took part in the Paris–Madrid race, subsequently known as the "Race of Death".[1][5][6] Jacques De Boisse was classified 87th out of 99 finishers, completing in 12 hours, 0 minutes, 55 seconds. Monsieur Dupeux was classified 98th, completing in 16 hours, 18 minutes, 10 seconds.[8]
1904
[edit]In 1904 the final model featured a two-cylinder, 12 hp, De Dion-Bouton engine.[1][2][5] A source describes a light car with a 12 hp twin-cylinder engine and a patented 'double rear axle'.[4][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8, Chapter De Boisse.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j George Nicholas Georgano (ed.): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. : A–F . Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1, pp. 395 (English).
- ^ a b c Marián Šuman-Hreblay: Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry . McFarland & Company, London 2000, ISBN 978-0-7864-0972-3, pp. 85 (English).
- ^ a b c d e David Burgess Wise: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles . Greenwich Editions, London 2004, ISBN 978-0-86288-258-7, pp. 252 (English).
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k George Nicholas Georgano : Cars. Encyclopedia complete. 1885 a nos jours. Courtille, Paris 1975, p. 235
- ^ a b c d Translated from German (:de: wiki) - De Boisse
- ^ Motoring Miscellany, 1901 Paris-Bordeaux results
- ^ Motor Miscellany, 1903 Paris-Madrid race
Sources
[edit]- Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8, Chapter De Boisse.
- George Nicholas Georgano (ed.): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile . tape 1 : A–F . Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1, pp. 395 (English).
- George Nicholas Georgano : Cars. Encyclopedia complete. 1885 a nos jours. Courtille, Paris 1975, p. 214 (French).
- David Burgess Wise: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles . Greenwich Editions, London 2004, ISBN 978-0-86288-258-7, pp. 252 (English).
External links
[edit]- French Motorcycles - Levassor and De Boisse.[1]
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