Buchet

Buchet was a French motorcycle and automobile manufacturer between 1899 and 1930. During the first decade of the 20th century, Buchet was a major competitor of De Dion Bouton and Aster in the manufacture of engines for motorcycle equipment and for automobiles manufactured by third parties such as Reyrol.

Buchet's production had been limited from 1902 to the manufacture of a monstrous racing tricycle with a 4245 cc engine and from 1906 to an 8-cylinder V-shaped aircraft engine. It was not until 1910 that the first four-wheeled car (a taxi) built entirely by Buchet appeared. This vehicle was followed a year later by a private car, the Buchet 12/20 hp, of 1996 cc.

This was a classic-style automobile, equipped with a 4-cylinder, 2.2-liter, side-valve monobloc engine. Starting was by magneto, and the 3-speed gearbox had a bevel gear. The next model, also quite classic, was a 6 hp 1100 cc, sold in England under the Ascot name.

During the early part of the war, between 1914 and 1915, Buchet supplied chassis to the Hollingdrake Automobile Company in Stockport, England. Each included a 10 hp four-cylinder side-valve engine and a transmission. Hollingdrake assembled its own bodies (mostly open two-seaters and coupés) and sold the Anglo-French car under the Ascot name, priced at £195.

At the 15th Paris Motor Show in October 1919, Buchet exhibited a car with a 1456 cc (8 hp/bhp) engine. Its wheelbase was 2300 mm (90.6 in).[1]

In 1920, a more powerful 1.5-litre car appeared, fitted with a 4-speed gearbox, full electrical equipment and spoked wheels. In the first post-war models, the brake on the transmission was operated by foot pedal.

In 1922, the Buchets were fitted with 1551 cc engines and a more modern braking system; in 1924 versions of this model were sold with overhead valves and brakes acting on the front wheels. In 1926, a smaller 6 hp became the typical example of French cars with brakes on the front wheels and on the transmission.

In 1928, a model with a 6-cylinder, side-valve engine of 1737 cc with magneto ignition, fitted with a 4-speed gearbox and declared power of 40 hp was introduced.

These models, equipped with 4- and 6-cylinder engines, survived until the brand's production ceased in 1930.

Source:

• Buchet (1910-1930)
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