Brierre (France) - AllCarIndex

Brierre was a French automobile manufacturer based in Paris, active during the early 20th century. Founded by E.J. Brierre, the company produced light voiturettes, which were small, lightweight cars designed for urban use. The Brierre voiturette was powered by a rear-mounted 3.5 horsepower single-cylinder De Dion-Bouton engine, featuring a water-cooled cylinder head and an air-cooled block. The vehicle's final drive was achieved through a direct gear connection to the rear axle.

The Brierre voiturette was characterized by its two-seater wood-framed body, which was panelled in aluminium, reflecting the manufacturing techniques of the time. In addition to automobiles, Brierre also engaged in the production of motorcycles and quadricycles. In 1901, the company became the Paris agent for Cottereau, a decision that led Brierre to shift from producing its own voiturette to manufacturing vehicles under license from Cottereau. This partnership involved the production of a Cottereau model equipped with a front-mounted 7 horsepower V-twin engine and lasted until 1903.