Elge (Belgium) - AllCarIndex

Elge was a Belgian automobile manufacturer that operated briefly from 1912 to 1914. Founded by Rend Lambin and Robert Gendebien in Houffalize, the company derived its name from the initials of its founders.

The Elge vehicles were powered by a 12/14 horsepower Fondu four-cylinder monobloc engine with a displacement of 2120 cc. Notably, the design featured an aluminum casing that protected the crankcase and gearbox, creating an appearance of unit construction. The 12/14 model was available in both tourer and cabriolet body styles. At the 1914 Brussels Show, the company introduced a smaller model equipped with a 1244 cc Chapuis-Dornier engine.

Production of Elge cars was limited, with no more than 25 units manufactured before the outbreak of World War I led to the company's closure. Following the cessation of operations, Lambin continued his career as a Studebaker agent into the 1930s. One Elge vehicle remained in use by a local butcher in Houffalize until 1938, highlighting the brand's brief presence in the automotive landscape.