Escol (Belgium) - AllCarIndex

Escol was an automotive manufacturer based in Belgium, founded by Jules Escol, a professor of mining engineering at Louvain University. The company initially focused on producing mine winding machinery before diversifying into the motorcycle and automobile sectors.

In 1922, Jules Escol's two eldest sons, Felix and Maurice, developed a prototype motorcycle. However, the motorcycle was not commercialized due to its high production costs. In 1926, the brothers shifted their focus to automobile assembly, utilizing 1.5-litre Fivet engines and chassis sourced from S.U.P. They crafted their own coachwork, producing a limited number of vehicles.

By 1927, Escol adopted the more modern Chapuis-Dornier engine and enhanced their chassis with four-wheel brakes. This period saw the creation of a small range of vehicles, including a notable pointed-tail four-seater sports car. Despite these advancements, the company ceased car production in 1929. In 1933, the Escol brothers returned to motorcycle manufacturing, continuing until 1938.