Robert Serf
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Founder | Georges Didier |
| Defunct | 1935 |
| Headquarters | Colombey-les-Belles (until 1935), then Vandoeuvre , France |
| Products | Automobiles, cycle cars, commercial vehicles |
Automobiles Robert Serf was a French car manufacturer that operated between 1925 and 1935.
History
Georges Didier established a modest automotive enterprise in Colombey-les-Belles, close to Toul, initially concentrating on servicing and selling Ford automobiles and Fordson tractors. Starting in 1925, he began producing vehicles designed by Robert Serf, with the cars carrying Serf's name. Manufacturing ended in 1935 when the firm moved to Vandoeuvre, a suburb of Nancy. The company continued its activities until approximately 1942, the year Didier passed away. Meanwhile, Robert Serf maintained his own workshop in Nancy, remaining active until the 1970s.
Cars
Beginning in 1927, the firm introduced a compact 4CV cycle car.
Their most popular model was equipped with a 1470cc (7 HP/CV) side-valve four-cylinder engine developed internally. Various body types were available, including sports cars, touring models, saloons/sedans, and a commercial version featuring a rear tailgate. Some accounts also mention a "petit camion" (small truck) variant. The vehicle bodies were constructed by local coachbuilders from eastern France, showcasing regional craftsmanship.
At the 22nd Paris Motor Show, Robert Serf displayed a redesigned grille for their 7CV model. Around 70 examples of this particular model were manufactured.
In 1932, the company released a two-seater 4CV model powered by a 600cc two-cylinder two-stroke engine; production numbers for this version reached about ten units.
A front-wheel-drive prototype using the same small engine was presented in 1935 but did not proceed to mass production.