Bourassa was a Canadian automobile manufacturer founded by Henri-F. Émile Bourassa in Montreal, Quebec, in 1899. Coming from a family of skilled cabinet makers, Bourassa developed an early interest in mechanics. His connection to the automotive world was further influenced by his friendship with Louis Chevrolet, who lived with him for a period after arriving in Canada. Over the course of 26 years, Bourassa produced a variety of custom-built…