Company overview
The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1940. It began as a small cyclecar in 1921, designed by Jules Salomon and Edmond Moyet. The company initially operated from Paris before relocating to Saint-Denis in 1924. Throughout the 1920s, Amilcar produced various models including the CC, C4, and CS, utilizing engines ranging from 903cc to 2150cc. In 1931, the business was acquired by "Sofia," a company owned by André Briès and Marcel Sée. Production continued through the 1930s, facing financial difficulties until the introduction of the Pégase model in 1934. Later, Hotchkiss acquired a stake in "Sofia," leading to the development of the Amilcar Compound, a front-wheel-drive vehicle with an aluminum monocoque frame. Production of the Compound began in 1937, but was halted in 1940 due to World War II. Civilian automobile production ceased in the Paris region following the German invasion.
