Ailloud; Ailloud et Dumond (France) - AllCarIndex

Ailloud et Dumond was a French automobile manufacturer active from 1897 to 1904, based in Lyons. The company was founded by Claude Ailloud, a bicycle maker who ventured into automobile production by creating a small car in 1897. This initial vehicle featured a 618cc vertical-twin engine, which was originally positioned at the rear but later relocated to the front for improved cooling. The car was notable for its tubular frame, a 3-speed gearbox, and a single-chain drive system. Ailloud's innovation earned him a diploma and a silver medal at the Lyons Cycle and Automobile Show in December 1899, although it appears that only one example of this model was produced.

In 1900, Ailloud partnered with Francisque Dumond, and together they manufactured five cars equipped with 2-cylinder engines. Among these, four had a displacement of 1004cc and utilized hot-tube ignition, while one featured a 105cc engine with low-tension magneto ignition. The partnership also produced several tricycles powered by single-cylinder De Dion Bouton engines. In 1904, they created one final automobile, which was equipped with a 2798cc 4-cylinder engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a double-chain drive. This last vehicle was sold to a customer in Paris, where it remained operational at least until 1914. Following their automotive endeavors, Ailloud and Dumond transitioned to selling other car brands, including De Dietrich, Grégoire, Mors, and Turcat-Méry.