Corona (France) - AllCarIndex

Automobiles Corona was a French automobile manufacturer based in Paris, established in 1920. The brand is noted for its enigmatic presence in the automotive industry, comparable to the British-built Owen. However, Automobiles Corona had a significantly shorter operational lifespan.

The company introduced a vehicle that featured an impressive specification for its time, including a 7238cc V12 engine with overhead valves operated by two camshafts located in the base chamber. The design, attributed to G. Michaux, included an aluminum crankcase and a dry sump lubrication system. Automobiles Corona offered a five-year guarantee on their vehicles, and they promised a complete overhaul after 60,000 miles for a fee of £200, with the chassis priced at £3000.

Despite these ambitious features, Automobiles Corona did not gain traction in the market. No road tests or photographs of their vehicles were ever published, and the brand remains largely unrecognized in French automotive history, with no records of its existence found by historians.