Ceirano [2] (Italy) - AllCarIndex

Ceirano Automobili was an Italian automobile manufacturer that operated from 1919 to 1931. Founded by Giovanni Ceirano and his son Ernesto in Turin, the company emerged after the Ceiranos sold their interests in the SCAT (Società Ceirano Automobili Torino) in 1917. The brand was the second to carry the Ceirano name, with its first model, the 16/20, featuring a 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine. This was followed by the 2950cc Corsa, which remained in production until 1924.

In 1924, the Ceiranos reacquired an interest in SCAT, leading to the discontinuation of the larger SCAT models. They then introduced the Tipo 150, a compact car equipped with a 1460cc side-valve engine, a four-speed gearbox, and brakes on all four wheels. The Tipo 150 was noted for its attractive design, reminiscent of a smaller Lancia Lambda, although it utilized a conventional chassis. A sporting variant, the 150S, featured an overhead valve engine and was marketed in England under the name Newton-Ceirano by Newton Bennett Ltd.

During the late 1920s, Ceirano shifted its focus towards commercial vehicles, although it did launch the Tipo 150S in 1930, which bore similarities to the Lancia Artena. This model, however, had a brief production run of less than a year. The company continued to manufacture trucks and buses until the late 1930s, ultimately ceasing operations.