Malicet & Blin (M.A.B.) was a French manufacturer of bicycles, car components, cars and aero engines from 1890 until 1925. They expanded into the motor industry in 1897 and aero engines in 1914. They produced both incomplete and entire cars for the UK market which were badged as Marlborough [1] [2]
Paul Malicet and Eugène Blin founded the company in 1890 to manufacture bicycles in the north east Paris suburb of Aubervilliers. By 1897 they had increased their range to include motor car accessories and components such as chassis and steering gear, where they became one of the leaders in France. By 1903 they produced complete cars which were badged Malicet & Blin, but production was limited. The business continued until 1925, supplying components to other car manufacturers under the name MAB. [2]
Paul Malicet died in October 1923. [3]
In 1893 Malicet et Blin filed a patent application (Brevet), number 230674, for a captive ball-bearing race for bicycle gears. This was marketed as Regina. system, and lead to the company becoming a specialist supplier to other manufacturers. This business was acquired by SKF in 1967. [3]
The company was awarded a silver medal at the Paris Cycle Exposition in September 1900. [4]
In 1897 they produced a Vis-à-vis (face to face) four seater with a 4 cv (horsepower) engine. [2]
Later the range included 4 CV (horsepower), 6 CV and 8 CV models powered by a single cylinder engine. [2]
An 1897 4 hp Vis-à-vis and a 1903 Tonneau with a 6 hp De Dion-Bouton engine occasionally perform in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in England. [2]
In 1893 Malicet et Blin filed a patent application (Brevet), number 230674, for a captive ball-bearing race for bicycle gears. This was marketed as the Regina. system, and lead to the company becoming a specialist supplier to other manufacturers. This business was acquired by SKF in 1967. [3]
Malicet & Blin variously supplied components, chassis and complete cars to: Alatac, Bridgwater Motor Company (aka CCC), Ernst, Excelsior, Eysink, Garage Moderne, Ivor, La Torpille, Lucerna, Marlborough, Mutel, Sigma, and Tuar.
The factory, with over 500 employees, manufactured artillery shell warheads during World War I. [3]
In 1914 Eugene Blin and Pierre Clerget also became involved in building aircraft engines at the factory. They manufactured engines for the Sopwith 1½ Strutter, bombers, and the seaplane fighter of Louis Schreck 's Franco-British Aviation. [3]
L'Aster, Aster, Ateliers de Construction Mecanique l'Aster, was a French manufacturer of automobiles and the leading supplier of engines to other manufacturers from the late 1890s until circa 1910/12. Although primarily known as an engine mass manufacturer the company also produced chassis for coach-works and a complete range of components.
The Mors automobile factory was an early French car manufacturer. It was one of the first to take part in automobile racing, beginning in 1897, due to the belief of the company founder, Émile Mors, in racing's technical and promotional benefits. By the turn of the century, automobile racing had become largely a contest between Mors and Panhard et Levassor.
The Brew-Hatcher or B & H was an American automobile introduced in January 1904 at the Chicago Automobile Show and manufactured from 1904 until 1905.
The Gladiator Cycle Company, Clément-Gladiator, was a French manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles and cars based in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Seine.
The Marlborough was a make of car sold on the British market between 1906 and 1926. For most of its life the cars were made by Malicet et Blin in France, but after World War I they were partially assembled (finished) in London and an increasing number of British parts used.
Automobiles Stabilia was an automobile manufacturer based on the north side of Paris between 1906 and 1930. Although the name of the company changed a couple of times, the cars were branded with the Stabilia name throughout this period. The company specialised in lowered cars featuring a special patented type of suspension.
M.Tholomé was an automobile manufacturer based on the north side of Paris between 1919 and 1922, which produced cyclecars.
Automobiles Robert Serf was a French automobile manufacturer active between 1925 and 1935.
Automobiles J. Suère was a French manufacturer of automobiles between 1909 and 1931.
Vinot-Deguingand was a French automobile producer.
Société des Nouveaux Ateliers A. Deguingand was a short-lived French automobile manufacturer.
Louis Chenard was a French producer of automobiles, making cars at Colombes, near Paris from 1920 till 1932. Louis Chenard was always a relatively low volume manufacturer. Engines were bought in, mostly from Chapuis-Dornier.
Octo was a French automobile manufactured at Courbevoie by Louis Vienne between 1921 and 1928.
Pearson & Cox was a British automobile manufacturer from Shortlands, then in Kent. They traded from 1908 to 1916, and in 1913.), they were producing both steam-powered vehicles and petrol-powered cyclecars.
YEC was a British motor car. Approximately 50 cars were manufactured in Sheffield from 1907–08.
Gordon, Gordon Cycle & Motor Company Ltd was a British manufacturer of bicycles and motor cars in 1903 and 1904. It was established on the Seven Sisters Road, north London.
Newey, Newey-Aster, Gordon Newey, Gordon Newey Ltd, G.N.L. (GNL), (1907-1920) was a British automobile manufacturer from Birmingham.
Lacoste & Battmann, Lacoste et Battmann, was a French manufacturer of automobiles, based in Paris, from 1897 until 1913.
Mutel, Mutel & Cie was a French manufacturer of automobiles and engines, based in Paris, from 1902 until 1906.
Automobiles Tony Huber, Tony Huber was a French manufacturer of automobiles in Paris from 1902 until 1906.
 | Wikimedia Commons has media related to Malicet & Blin . |