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There are no AC in our buildings. 

Due to the high temperatures, we advise you to visit the museum in the morning. 

 

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Automobile Léon Bollée 1274 type G série 1

  • bouchon de radiateur léon bollée
  • profil léon bollée
  • volant léon bollée

Léon Bollée (1870-1913) was the son of the steam pioneer in France, Amédée Bollée Senior. He developed an early interest in mechanics. He invented a hand-crank calculating machine (awarded at the 1889 Universal Exposition). He produced his first automobile in 1903, which attracted very wealthy Americans due to its build quality, quiet operation, and price. This deliberately limited production by the company achieved great success, mainly across the Atlantic, until 1908.

Produced from 1910, the new Type G model was designed for the French market: lighter, less powerful, and less expensive to operate than previous automobiles.

The lack of innovations in the model prevented the brand from staying competitive with other automobile manufacturers. During World War I, the company switched to war production but was eventually bought in 1924 by Morris Motors, the leading English automobile firm at that time.

- 4 cylinders in 2 banks, side valves
- Transmission by cardan shaft (driveshaft)
- Steering: worm-and-sector type, semi-direct
- Weight: 1,400 kg
- Wooden bodywork
- 4 seats