De Boisse
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Founder | Jacques de Boisse |
| Defunct | 1904 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Automobiles |
The De Boisse automobile marque, sometimes referred to as Denis de Boisse, was a French car manufacturer operating from 1901 until 1904 under the direction of Jacques de Boisse in Paris.
Company
Situated in Paris, likely within the 11th arrondissement, De Boisse produced motor vehicles during the period spanning 1900 to 1904. Although the brand is predominantly identified as 'De Boisse', there is at least one mention of 'Denis De Boisse'. Details regarding whether the enterprise was an individual venture or a formal company, as well as its status before 1900 or following 1904, are not definitively known.
1901
The first offering consisted of a water-cooled single-cylinder tricycle with its engine positioned above the front wheel, which it powered through a chain drive. This model employed tiller steering and accommodated two passengers in an open body style. De Boisse took part in the 1901 Paris–Bordeaux race but failed to complete it.
1902
In 1902, the firm launched a more traditional four-wheeled automobile equipped with a 6 horsepower De Dion-Bouton engine mounted inside the chassis and utilizing shaft drive. The rear axle was reportedly based on the De Dion axle concept.
1903
During the 1903 Paris–Madrid race, later infamously termed the "Race of Death", two De Boisse cars competed. Jacques De Boisse secured 87th place out of 99 finishers, completing the event in 12 hours and 55 seconds. Another entrant, Monsieur Dupeux, finished 98th with a time of 16 hours, 18 minutes, and 10 seconds.
1904
The model released in 1904 featured a twin-cylinder De Dion-Bouton engine delivering 12 horsepower. It was classified as a light car and incorporated a patented 'double rear axle', highlighting advancements in drivetrain technology.
See also
Sources
- 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, p.395.
- George Nicholas Georgano: Cars. Encyclopedia complete. 1885 a nos jours. Courtille, Paris 1975, p.214.
- David Burgess Wise: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles. Greenwich Editions, London 2004, ISBN 978-0-86288-258-7, p.252.
External links
- French Motorcycles - Levassor and De Boisse.[1]