Alphi (France) - AllCarIndex

Alphi was a French automobile manufacturer active from 1928 to 1931, based in Paris. The company was founded by a group of engineers: Luart, Poniatowski, Hougardy, who aimed to produce bespoke automobiles. During its brief existence, Alphi completed only four vehicles, each tailored to specific customer requirements.

The first model produced was a sports car equipped with a 1485cc C.I.M.E. engine, which participated in the 1929 Le Mans race but retired after completing 45 laps. The second vehicle was a racing car featuring a supercharged version of the C.I.M.E. engine. The third model was a four-seater coupe that initially used the same C.I.M.E. engine; however, due to performance issues, it was later upgraded to a 2.6-litre six-cylinder Continental engine. The fourth and final car also utilized a Continental engine, specifically a 4.8-litre straight-eight, and was designed as a two-seater with a bolster tank and two spare wheels mounted behind it.

One notable aspect of the fourth vehicle is its later ownership by Charles Rigoulot, a world champion weightlifter, who modified the car and renamed it the Rigoulot Speciale. Of the four Alphi cars produced, two are known to have survived: the supercharged racing car and the 2.6-litre coupe.