Bij't Vuur (Netherlands)

C. Bij't Vuur was a Dutch automobile manufacturer based in Arnhem, established in the early 20th century. The company gained attention in 1901 when it participated in a rally in Holland with a self-built car powered by a 6-horsepower single-cylinder Aster engine featuring electrical ignition. The design of the car resembled that of the French Darracq, although the chassis was constructed by Bij't Vuur himself, while his brother was responsible for the bodywork.

In 1904, Bij't Vuur showcased a second vehicle equipped with a more powerful 6.7-horsepower engine at the fourth automobile exhibition, the RAI in Amsterdam. By the following year, the company expanded its offerings to include engines with outputs of 9 and 12 horsepower. In addition to the Aster engine, customers could choose from engines produced by Dion-Bouton and Panhard, as well as options from the French Bucher and a German engine from Belgium.

Despite initial successes, the company faced financial difficulties after receiving an order to manufacture a series of three buses. Bij't Vuur ultimately went bankrupt before the buses were completed, and another entity finished the production, leading to their export to England. The Bij't Vuur company ceased operations, having produced approximately 25 cars in total.