C.V.R. (automobile)

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C.V.R., Automobiles C.V.R. was a manufacturer of automobiles in Paris, France, from 1906 until 1907. It was founded when Automobiles Couverchel moved the business from Neuilly-sur-Seine to Boulogne-Billancourt. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Company history

C.V.R., of Boulogne-Billancourt, was the direct successor to Automobiles Couverchel from Neuilly-sur-Seine. Automobile production began in 1906 and ended in 1907. The brand name was CVR. [3]

Vehicles

The company manufactured six different models ranging from the 12/16 CV with four-cylinder engine to the 40/50 CV with six-cylinder engine. The vehicles were equipped with engines from Peugeot, or Mutel of Paris, or Tony Huber of Paris. All vehicles used a four-speed transmission and shaft drive. [3]

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References

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  2. George Nick Georgano : The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 2: G–O. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN   1-57958-293-1.
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