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Poinard is a former French auto-maker. The vehicles commenced development in 1951, were presented to the public in 1952,[1] and withdrawn from production in 1953.

The car

The only model produced was a three-wheeler urban cycle car which closely resembled the side-car half of a motor-cycle/side car combination. This reflected Poinard's main business as a side-car manufacturer. The driver sat alone on a saddle controlling the front wheel using a motorcycle style handle-bars. Close behind the driver was a bench seat suitable for two narrow passengers, although doubts have been expressed as to whether the vehicle's engine power would have been sufficient to move so many people.[1]

The engine

The Poinard was one of several cycle cars of the period to be powered by an Ydral single cylinder 125 cc two stroke engine positioned to the rear and delivering a claimed 4 hp of power.

References

  1. ^ a b "Automobilia". Toutes les voitures françaises 1953 (salon Paris oct 1952). Nr. 14. Paris: Histoire & collections: Page 58. 2000. {{cite journal}}: |volume= has extra text (help)

Sources and further reading

  • Walter Zeichner: Kleinwagen International. Motorbuch-Verlag. Stuttgart 1999. ISBN 3-613-01959-0