Beckmann (Germany) - AllCarIndex

Beckmann was an automotive manufacturer based in Breslau, Germany, operating from 1900 to 1926. The company, officially known as Otto Beckmann & Cie Erste Schlesische Velociped und Automobilfabrik, initially specialized in bicycle production, having been established in 1882. The transition to automobile manufacturing began in 1900, with the introduction of their first vehicle, a voiturette powered by a single-cylinder De Dion-Bouton engine.

Throughout its production run, Beckmann expanded its offerings to include a range of vehicles powered by both proprietary and French-sourced engines. By 1904, the company began manufacturing its own engines, producing a variety of models with configurations of 2, 4, and 6 cylinders. Notable models included the 4-cylinder 4OPS from 1907, which had a displacement of 8,600 cc. Beckmann cars participated in the Herkomer Trials in 1906 and 1907, showcasing their engineering capabilities.

Following World War I, the production of Beckmann cars declined significantly, with only a few models being produced, such as the 8/24 and 10/30 PS 4-cylinder variants, as well as the 8/32 and 12/40 PS models that utilized engines from Basse & Selve. In 1926, the company ceased operations when it was acquired by Opel, which aimed to leverage Beckmann's facilities to serve the Eastern European markets.