Asper (Switzerland) - AllCarIndex

Asper was a Swiss automobile manufacturer founded by Ernst Asper in 1908. The company was established in Dietikon, Zurich, after Asper resigned from his position as director at Rochet-Schneider in Lyon, France. The brand operated until 1911, during which it produced a limited number of vehicles.

The vehicles produced by Asper were characterized by their conventional design, featuring a round radiator shell reminiscent of models from Delaunay-Belleville and Hotchkiss. The cars were equipped with a four-cylinder engine and utilized shaft drive technology. Despite the quality of its offerings, Asper managed to manufacture only about 30 cars before ceasing production in 1911.

Following the closure of the automobile division, Ernst Asper shifted the company's focus towards the manufacturing of railroad equipment and light rail vehicles, marking a significant transition from automotive production to railway technology.