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1898 Henriod two-seater

C.E.Henriod & Cie and Automobiles Henriod & Cie (founded 1898) of Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, France were enterprises of pioneering Swiss automotive engineer, Charles-Edouard Henriod born Fleurier, Switzerland 22 May 1866 died Lausanne 18 November 1941 and his brother Fritz.[1]

Henriod patented numerous inventions such as a gearbox on the back axle and front wheel drive. His inventions were made by automotive manufacturers in France and U.S.A.[1]

Rotary valve engine invented by Henriod

References

  1. ^ a b Froidevaux, Yves. Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse. Schwabe, 2014. ISBN 9783796527722