Coadou-Fleury

Coadou-Fleury, also known as Coadou et Fleury, was an automobile manufacturer based in Trébeurden, France, that operated from 1921 to 1934.^[1][2][3]

Coadou-Fleury

Industry	Automotive
Founded	1921
Defunct	1934
Headquarters	Trébeurden, France
Area served	France
Key people	Marcel Coadou (chairperson)
Products	Automobiles

History

Illustration of the Coadou-Fleury cyclecar from 1920

In 1921, a pilot, Marcel Coadou, founded the automobile manufacturing company of Coadou-Fleury, based in Trébeurden, France. Its vehicles were manufactured in Paris, France.^[1][2][3][4]

The first vehicle manufactured by the company was a cyclecar.^[2][4] It had a Ruby sidevalve V4 engine with an engine displacement of either 850 cc or 903 cc, producing about 20 hp (15 kW). The vehicle had a monocoque body. It failed to attract customers, because of its high price.^[2][4][5]

In 1927, a further developed version of the Citroën Type B2 overhead valve engine was used, now producing 30 hp (22 kW).^[2][5] To vehicle was also equipped with four-wheel brakes.^[2] Later, the coupe version was also manufactured.^[5]

The last model that was made by the company was the Coadou-Fleury Aérolithe, which had an aerodynamic body.^[2][5] One unit has been preserved to the present day.^[5]

The company was dissolved in 1934.^[1][2][3]