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Comte d'Hespel was a French automobile manufacturer active from approximately 1910 to 1914. Founded by Comte Pierre d'Hespel, who had a background in motorsport, the brand emerged during a period of burgeoning automotive innovation in France. Prior to his foray into car manufacturing, d'Hespel participated in notable races, including the 1903 Paris-Madrid and the Circuit des Ardennes, driving vehicles from the Corre (La Licorne) brand.

In 1910, d'Hespel entered two cars in the Coupe des Voiturettes, although the results were disappointing; one vehicle overturned early in the race, while the other withdrew after completing ten laps. Despite these challenges, d'Hespel listed two models in 1912: a 12/14 model with a 2120cc engine and a 15hp variant with a larger 2815cc engine. The latter model featured a vee-radiator and disc wheels and was displayed in an unfinished state at the 1913 Paris Salon, lacking seats.

Although d'Hespel did not appear to establish a formal company, the brand's name was recorded in the l'Annuaire Générale de l'Automobile for the years 1921 and 1925, albeit without further details on its operations or models. The brief existence of Comte d'Hespel reflects the competitive and rapidly evolving landscape of early 20th-century automotive manufacturing in France.