Automobile Hugot

Hugot cars are historic French vehicles produced in the late 19th century. Founded in 1897 in Paris by engineer Charles-Ferdinand Hugot, the brand stood out for its innovative models, notably the 1897 Hugot Petit Duc — a small two-seater with a wicker body, illustrating the ingenuity of the era.

  • "Petit Duc" two-seater body made of wicker, built in 1897
  • 3.5 HP single-cylinder rear engine
  • Automatic valve
  • Gear transmission
  • Brakes operated by a small wheel beneath the steering wheel
  • Picnic basket