Fisson (France) - AllCarIndex

Fisson was a French automobile manufacturer active from approximately 1896 to 1898, founded by Louis Fisson in Paris. The company operated from a workshop located at 14 rue Maublanc in the 14th Arrondissement, an area situated to the south of the city.

The vehicles produced by Fisson included at least two distinct types. One model was closely based on the design of the Benz, featuring a rear-mounted engine. The other model was more innovative, equipped with a vertical 2-cylinder engine of 2920 cc located at the front. This model utilized a 4-speed gearbox, which included a reverse option for all four speeds, and employed a double-chain drive system. Despite its modern design, it retained several characteristics from earlier Benz vehicles, such as the horizontal drive, a pot-type surface carburettor, and dual levers for gear selection. The frame of the car was constructed from armored wood, and a surviving example from 1898 featured a body style known as a rear entrance wagonette, which was described as a Ralli cart.

Fisson's presence in the automotive industry was brief, with only a limited number of cars produced. The company exhibited a single vehicle at the Paris Salon in December 1898, but Louis Fisson soon disappeared from the motoring scene thereafter.