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1914 LE ZEBRE TYPE A CHASSIS 1321 Carte Grise Française de collection Interesting history Brand linked to Citroën This light car is what the zebra is to the horse, i.e., a robust car, albeit of "reduced" proportions! Among pre-1914 French cars, one of the most famous brands is Jules Salomon's "Le Zèbre". The specifications were well defined: simplicity, quality, reliability, sturdiness and economy. The "Le Zèbre" buggy fit all these criteria, and had the right reputation as a carefree car. "A mechanism so simple that a breakdown is almost impossible, and anyone can maintain it in good condition". At the beginning of the 20th century, driving a car was still the preserve of a wealthy clientele, and automobiles were only luxury or sports cars. Wealthy customers bought chassis and engine, and had them custom-built by the great names in French and foreign bodywork. Jules Salomon's ambition was to offer a car accessible to all; he wanted to market a small, popular and inexpensive automobile. At a time when all manufacturers swore by one-upmanship and superlatives were the order of the day, it was a risky gamble. In 1909, the Zebra Type A was launched, and it was a great success. With its two small seats, 50 km/h top speed, 650 cm3 single cylinder and two gears, it couldn't be simpler. The "Le Zèbre" Type A, with its two-seater, single-cylinder, round-bodied body in the 5hp class, is one of the first popular automobiles in history, both in terms of its purchase price, less than 3,000 francs, and its running costs: 4 centimes per kilometer in gasoline, oil and tires! The car was completely restored in 1990, in the Touraine workshops, when it belonged to a wine merchant in Bercy. He kept it for around ten years, before handing it over to another enthusiast who regularly maintained it. In 2020, the car will enter the museum collection and remain in a static state. A restart is planned. 1914 THE ZEBRE TYPE A CHASSIS 1321 French collector's registration document Interesting history Make linked to Citroën This light car is what the zebra is to the horse, in other words, a robust car, albeit of 'reduced' proportions! One of the most famous brands of pre-1914 French cars was Jules Salomon's 'Le Zèbre'. The specifications were well defined: simplicity, quality, reliability, robustness and economy. The Le Zèbre buggy was a perfect fit, with a reputation for being a carefree car. A mechanism so simple that a breakdown is almost impossible and that anyone can maintain it in good condition'. At the beginning of the 20th century, driving a car was still the preserve of a wealthy clientele, and cars were only luxury or sports cars. Wealthy customers bought a chassis complete with engine, and had it custom-built by the great names in French or foreign bodywork. Jules Salomon's ambition was to offer a car that was accessible to everyone; he wanted to bring a small, popular and inexpensive car to the market. At a time when manufacturers were all about one-upmanship and superlatives were the order of the day, it was a risky gamble. In 1909, the Zebra Type A was launched, and it was a great success. With its two small seats, 50 km/h top speed, 650 cm3 single cylinder and two gears, it couldn't have been simpler. The 'Le Zèbre' Type A, with its two-seater, single-cylinder, round-bodied body in the 5hp category, was one of the first popular cars in history, both in terms of its purchase price, less than 3,000 francs, and its running costs: 4 centimes per kilometre for petrol, oil and tyres! The car was fully restored in 1990 in the Touraine workshops, when it belonged to a wine merchant in Bercy. He kept it for around ten years, before handing it over to another enthusiast who maintained it regularly. In 2020, the car will become part of our museum collection and will remain in a static state. It will need to be restarted.

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1914 LE ZEBRE TYPE A CHASSIS 1321 Carte Grise Française de collection Interesting history Brand linked to Citroën This light car is what the zebra is to the horse, i.e., a robust car, albeit of "reduced" proportions! Among pre-1914 French cars, one of the most famous brands is Jules Salomon's "Le Zèbre". The specifications were well defined: simplicity, quality, reliability, sturdiness and economy. The "Le Zèbre" buggy fit all these criteria, and had the right reputation as a carefree car. "A mechanism so simple that a breakdown is almost impossible, and anyone can maintain it in good condition". At the beginning of the 20th century, driving a car was still the preserve of a wealthy clientele, and automobiles were only luxury or sports cars. Wealthy customers bought chassis and engine, and had them custom-built by the great names in French and foreign bodywork. Jules Salomon's ambition was to offer a car accessible to all; he wanted to market a small, popular and inexpensive automobile. At a time when all manufacturers swore by one-upmanship and superlatives were the order of the day, it was a risky gamble. In 1909, the Zebra Type A was launched, and it was a great success. With its two small seats, 50 km/h top speed, 650 cm3 single cylinder and two gears, it couldn't be simpler. The "Le Zèbre" Type A, with its two-seater, single-cylinder, round-bodied body in the 5hp class, is one of the first popular automobiles in history, both in terms of its purchase price, less than 3,000 francs, and its running costs: 4 centimes per kilometer in gasoline, oil and tires! The car was completely restored in 1990, in the Touraine workshops, when it belonged to a wine merchant in Bercy. He kept it for around ten years, before handing it over to another enthusiast who regularly maintained it. In 2020, the car will enter the museum collection and remain in a static state. A restart is planned. 1914 THE ZEBRE TYPE A CHASSIS 1321 French collector's registration document Interesting history Make linked to Citroën This light car is what the zebra is to the horse, in other words, a robust car, albeit of 'reduced' proportions! One of the most famous brands of pre-1914 French cars was Jules Salomon's 'Le Zèbre'. The specifications were well defined: simplicity, quality, reliability, robustness and economy. The Le Zèbre buggy was a perfect fit, with a reputation for being a carefree car. A mechanism so simple that a breakdown is almost impossible and that anyone can maintain it in good condition'. At the beginning of the 20th century, driving a car was still the preserve of a wealthy clientele, and cars were only luxury or sports cars. Wealthy customers bought a chassis complete with engine, and had it custom-built by the great names in French or foreign bodywork. Jules Salomon's ambition was to offer a car that was accessible to everyone; he wanted to bring a small, popular and inexpensive car to the market. At a time when manufacturers were all about one-upmanship and superlatives were the order of the day, it was a risky gamble. In 1909, the Zebra Type A was launched, and it was a great success. With its two small seats, 50 km/h top speed, 650 cm3 single cylinder and two gears, it couldn't have been simpler. The 'Le Zèbre' Type A, with its two-seater, single-cylinder, round-bodied body in the 5hp category, was one of the first popular cars in history, both in terms of its purchase price, less than 3,000 francs, and its running costs: 4 centimes per kilometre for petrol, oil and tyres! The car was fully restored in 1990 in the Touraine workshops, when it belonged to a wine merchant in Bercy. He kept it for around ten years, before handing it over to another enthusiast who maintained it regularly. In 2020, the car will become part of our museum collection and will remain in a static state. It will need to be restarted.

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