Barré

France, 1900 – 1930

(1) G. Barré et Cie, Niort, 2-Sèvres, 1900 – 1923

(2) Barré et Lamberthon, Niort, 2-Sèvres, 1923 – 1927

(3) SA des Automobiles Barré, Niort, 2-Sèvres, 1927 – 1930

The Barré was a typical example of a regional French make which had a steady, if small, output through the years, but was not widely known outside its own district. Early Barré models used 4½hp single-cylinder De Dion-Bouton engines for the Barré voiturette or 8hp Aster or Buchet 2-cylinder engines for the Barré tonneau. Bonnets and radiator were either of De Dion or Panhard pattern. Shaft drive was always used, and by the outbreak of World War 1 the range consisted of seven Barré models for sale, from an Barré 8/10hp to a Barré 24/30hp, all with 4-cylinder Monobloc engines. The Barré firm produced all their own coachwork.

In the vintage period Barré used mainly Ballot side-valve engines of up to 2 litres’ capacity, but one Barré model used a push-rod ohv S.C.A.P. of 1.614cc. Front-wheel brakes were used on the later models, but like many regional firms, Barré did not survive during the Depression.

Source: Georgano, encyclopedia of motorcar; GNG

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