Boursaud (France) - AllCarIndex

Boursaud was a French automobile manufacturer that operated briefly from 1897 to 1899. The company was based in Baignes, Charente, and specialized in the production of early motor vehicles.

The Boursaud vehicles were notable for their use of a single-cylinder De Dion-Bouton engine, which was mounted at the rear of the car. This engine configuration was common in early automotive design, reflecting the technological trends of the time. The cars were equipped with a 2-speed Bozicr gearbox, which did not include a reverse gear, a characteristic feature of many early automobiles.

Only three units of the Boursaud were produced during its short existence, making it a rare example of early automotive engineering in France. The limited production run and the company's brief operational period contributed to its obscurity in the history of automotive manufacturing.