Bell (France) - AllCarIndex

The Bell was a French automobile brand that operated briefly between 1924 and 1925, based in Choisy-le-Roi, Seine. The company produced a cyclecar that was notable for its more advanced features compared to typical cyclecars of the time. It was equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and utilized shaft drive, which was relatively uncommon for vehicles in this category.

The engine of the Bell was an air-cooled overhead valve (OHV) flat-4, with a displacement of 1095cc. This engine was designed by Vaslin, who had previously worked on the ALMA, in collaboration with M. Bellais. The Bell was intended to be marketed in Britain at a competitive price of £95; however, this plan did not materialize.

The production of the Bell was short-lived, and the design was eventually acquired by another manufacturer, MAJOLA. The modified version of the Bell was showcased at the 1926 Paris Salon as the Type GV, which remained available until 1928, although it is believed that very few units were produced.