1910 Zebra Type A Runabout

The Le Zébre was manufactured in Puteaux, France, between 1907 and 1931. The company was founded by two French engineers who had worked for Georges Richard at Unic. They created one of the world's first 'people's cars.' They were designed as a means of simple transportation at an affordable price. They rode on a simple steel chassis and were powered by a single-cylinder engine that was cast as a single unit with the gearbox. They were available with lightweight two-passenger bodywork.

The name of the company was supposedly due to the stable that was located next door to the factory. They had a very distinctive striped horse, which inspired the company to name itself the Zebra. The cars were made popular by their low cost and their durability.

This car was sold new in England, under the name Zebra, by London dealer F.B. Goodchild, whose main business was selling ACs. This Zebra has a body that was built in England. The runabout is powered by a single-cylinder engine that displaces 32.3 cubic inches and offers 5 horsepower. There is a manual transmission and rear-wheel mechanical drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014