Coadou-Fleury
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Founder | Marcel Coadou |
| Defunct | 1934 |
| Headquarters | Trébeurden , France |
Area served | France |
| Products | Automobiles |
Coadou-Fleury, also referred to as Coadou et Fleury, was a French car manufacturer headquartered in Trébeurden that operated between 1921 and 1934. The company's automobiles were assembled in Paris, France.
History
The enterprise was established in 1921 by aviator Marcel Coadou. Its initial offering was a cyclecar equipped with a Ruby sidevalve V4 engine available in 850 or 903 cc variants, producing approximately . Although the vehicle featured a monocoque construction, its relatively high cost hindered widespread sales.
By 1927, the firm enhanced its model with a more robust overhead valve engine inspired by the Citroën Type B2, generating , and incorporated four-wheel braking systems. Subsequently, the range was broadened to include a coupe model.
The last production model, the Coadou-Fleury Aérolithe, was distinguished by its streamlined aerodynamic bodywork, with one example still surviving today.
Operations came to an end in 1934.