Dorey (France) - AllCarIndex

Dorey was a French automotive brand that operated between 1898 and 1913, founded by W.H. Dorey in Paris. Initially, Dorey functioned as a car dealer and accessory merchant, intermittently advertising vehicles over a significant period. At the Salon du Cycle in December 1898, he showcased a two-seater voiturette equipped with a 653cc single-cylinder engine, a patented carburettor, and an innovative gear change system that allowed for smooth speed transitions without the typical shock or grinding associated with gear shifts.

Throughout its brief existence, Dorey offered a range of vehicles, including a catalogue of both two- and four-seater cars. However, it appeared that many of the cars he advertised may have been manufactured by other companies. Dorey also provided a catalogue of engines and components aimed at other manufacturers, indicating that this aspect of his business was likely a primary focus.

By 1906, Dorey was promoting voiturettes powered by single-cylinder De Dion-Bouton engines, alongside larger models featuring four-cylinder V.R. and Mutel engines. However, this line of vehicles was short-lived, as production ceased by 1907. The final offerings from Dorey included a cyclecar with a two-cylinder air-cooled engine, which was advertised during the years 1912 to 1913.