1952 Rolux Baby VB61

When Paul Martin's New Map Company acquired the Motosacoche firm in 1940, the company was reorganized and the name was altered. The company's comptroller, Robert Robin, eventually established himself as director of the company after having reduced Martin's status and power. Although Paul Martin had founded the company, he soon became an employee. In 1950, unsatisfied with his position, he moved to the Monet-Goyon firm.

In December of 1949, the Rolux Company was officially registered as a company, and it was built by a New Map subsidiary called the Société Rolux, with a factory in Clermont-Ferrand. The model was called the VB 60 and it was produced here for two years with very few changes during this time. Power was from a 125 cubic-centimeter Ydral engine which drove the left rear wheel via a cardan shaft. The small car measured 105 inches in length and was held in place by a leaf spring suspension. The body consisted of a steel-framed folding windshield, a roadster body, and pointed rear fenders. When the folding top frame was not in use, it could be folded and stowed into holes behind the bench seat.

From July 1949 to November 1952, Rolux produced about 10 vehicles per month. In September of 1953, only one car was produced - a prototype. When production began by Société de Construction du Centre, an additional (roughly) 50 cars were created with the 175 cubic-centimeter Ydral motor. These models were called the VB 61 models and the final delivery was in September 1954.

by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2019