Fidelia (France) - AllCarIndex

Voitures Fidelia was a French automobile manufacturer based in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, that operated briefly between 1905 and 1906. The company specialized in the production of steam-powered vehicles during a period when steam cars were becoming less popular in favor of gasoline-powered alternatives.

The Fidelia steam car featured a design that included a bonnet and condenser, which gave it a similar appearance to contemporary petrol cars. This resemblance was more pronounced than that of its competitors, such as Autovapeur and Weyher & Richemonde. The vehicle was equipped with a vertical four-cylinder engine and utilized a leather cone clutch, allowing the engine to run independently when necessary. Additionally, it employed a shaft drive system to transmit power to the rear axle, and its rear-mounted boiler was of the Serpollet type.

Despite its innovative design, Voitures Fidelia was part of a short-lived era of steam automobiles, and the company ceased operations shortly after its inception.