Bardon was a French automobile manufacturer that operated from 1899 to 1903. The company was initially established as SA des Automobiles et Traction (système Bardon) in Puteaux, Seine, before rebranding to Automobiles Bardon in 1901. The founder, Louis Bardon, was known for his innovative approach to engine design, utilizing horizontal opposed-piston engines of the Gobron-Brillie type. These engines featured two pistons, crankshafts, and…