Cudell (Germany) - AllCarIndex

Cudell was a German automobile manufacturer that operated from 1898 to 1908, with its origins in Aachen. The company initially produced De Dion-Bouton tricycles under license, which marked its entry into the automotive industry. Following this, Cudell expanded its offerings to include the 3.5 horsepower De Dion voiturette.

In the early 1900s, Cudell transitioned to developing its own models. By 1904, under the direction of Max Cudell, the company introduced a new line of vehicles designed by Karl Slevogt. These models featured advanced engineering, including a four-cylinder engine with a five-bearing crankshaft and overhead valves. The company produced at least two notable variants: the 16/20 PS and the 35/40 PS, the latter boasting a displacement of 610 cc.

The company underwent several name changes throughout its existence, starting as Cudell & Co., Motorenfahrzeugfabrik, and later becoming AG for Motor und Fahrzeugbau vorm. Cudell & Co., Cudell Motor Compagnic GmbH, and finally Cudell Motoren-Gesellschaft GmbH, with its Berlin branch led by Paul Cudell. However, the Berlin branch produced very few vehicles compared to the main operations in Aachen. In its later years, Cudell diversified its production to include motorboat engines and the Cudell carburettor, marking a shift away from automobile manufacturing.