Ryjan
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Defunct | 1926 |
| Headquarters | Chatou (until 1925), then Nanterre , France |
| Products | Automobiles |
Ryjan was a French car marque manufactured by the Grillet firm between 1920 and 1926. Initially, the production facility was situated in Chatou, close to Paris, before moving to Nanterre in 1925.
The business
Ryjan made its first appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October 1919, with manufacturing commencing the following year.
The car
The 1920 Ryjan HJ4 came with a wheelbase and was priced at 21,000 francs for a four-seat Torpedo body and 25,000 francs for a four-seat conduite intérieure (closed sedan). It was equipped with a 4-cylinder 2,292cc engine, although some early versions might have been fitted with a 1690cc power unit supplied by specialist producer S.C.A.P..
By the time of the 1924 Auto Salon, Ryjan’s lineup included models powered by a 1,614cc S.C.A.P. engine, offered in both sidevalve and overhead valve variants, maintaining the same wheelbase length. Due to inflation, prices increased to 27,000 francs for the four-seat Torpedo.
In its later stages, Ryjan also promoted vehicles featuring 2-litre engines from Altos. The brand discontinued production in 1926.