Brunau-Weidmann (Switzerland) - AllCarIndex

Brunau-Weidmann was a Swiss automobile manufacturer founded by J. Weidmann in 1905, initially operating under the name Automobilfabrik J. Weidmann & Co. in Zurich. Before establishing his own brand, Weidmann had been involved in the automotive industry by producing parts and components for other manufacturers.

In 1907, Brunau-Weidmann showcased two notable models at the Zurich Automobile Exhibition, the 'Alpina' passenger cars. The first model, the 14/18 PS, featured a monobloc four-cylinder engine and shaft drive, complemented by an elegant coupe de ville body. The second model was a limousine variant equipped with a more powerful 20/24 PS engine, sharing a similar design aesthetic.

Although Weidmann contemplated participating in the 1907 Peking-Paris race and prepared a tourer for the event, he ultimately decided against entering the competition. By 1908, Brunau-Weidmann ceased the production of its own vehicles and shifted focus to manufacturing cars under contract, producing models such as the FISCHER and later the HELIOS.