Gallet et Itasse was a French automobile manufacturer based in Boulogne-sur-Seine, active during the early 1900s. The company was known for producing small vehicles, specifically voiturettes, which were lightweight and designed for urban use.
The Gallet et Itasse voiturette, also referred to as La Gazelle, featured a 2.5 horsepower engine sourced from De Dion-Bouton, which was a prominent engine manufacturer of the time. The vehicle's design included cycle-type forks for the front wheels and utilized a unique front suspension system that employed vertical compressed air plungers. This innovative approach contributed to the vehicle's handling characteristics.
By early 1901, the company underwent a transition when G. Irasse began operating independently. He continued to develop voiturettes, this time utilizing an Aster engine and implementing a single-chain drive system. Despite its brief existence, Gallet et Itasse contributed to the early automotive landscape in France.
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