Barron-Vialle (France) - AllCarIndex

Barron-Vialle was a French automobile manufacturer that operated from 1923 to 1929. The company was founded by A. Barron, a former engineer at Berliet, and Antoine Vialle, a bodybuilder. Initially, they produced trucks in Lyon until 1920, after which they shifted their focus to railway carriage repairs. In 1923, they ventured back into the automotive industry by acquiring a car model known as Six, which had been produced in Strasbourg for one year. This model was designed by the Gadoux brothers, who also created the OMEGA SIX, and featured a 2077 cc six-cylinder single overhead cam engine.

In 1924, Barron-Vialle introduced their own brand name, moving away from the Six designation after one year. They expanded their lineup to include an eight-cylinder model with the same cylinder dimensions of 70 x 90 mm, resulting in a capacity of 2770 cc. Among their notable offerings was the Super Six Sport, which utilized the eight-cylinder engine in a smaller chassis. However, the company faced changes in leadership, with Barron departing in 1925 and the Gadoux brothers leaving in 1926. Vialle continued production for an additional three years, during which the company maintained its focus on high-quality vehicles.

Production volumes were limited, with output not exceeding 50 to 60 cars per year. The company established a network of agents in Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, and Britain. While engines and chassis were manufactured in-house, the bodies were sourced from external suppliers. In 1929, Barron-Vialle ceased automobile production and Vialle relocated to Arondon, Isère, where he resumed manufacturing commercial vehicles until 1937, when the factory was repurposed as a camp for refugees from the Spanish Civil War.