Bouffort (France) - AllCarIndex

Bouffort was a French automotive brand founded by aeronautical engineer Victor Bouffort in Paris. The company operated from 1957 to 1961 and was known for developing a series of prototypes, none of which entered mass production. Bouffort's first automotive creation was the City-Car, introduced in 1952. This vehicle was characterized by its extremely compact design, featuring three wheels, an ovoid shape, a rear-mounted engine, and a single front headlamp.

In 1957, Bouffort unveiled a low-slung, doorless roadster based on the Peugeot 403. This model showcased the brand's innovative approach to design. Two years later, the company introduced the Transville, another city car notable for its short length of just 85 inches (2150 mm). The Transville featured a unique forward-hinged canopy that facilitated entry into the vehicle.

The final model produced by Bouffort was the Enville, a three-wheeled microcar launched in 1961. This single-seater vehicle, like Bouffort's previous city cars, was powered by a Sachs engine. In addition to his work with Bouffort, Victor Bouffort contributed to the design of the Minima, a city show car sponsored by Citroën, which featured a Citroën Dyane engine and was displayed at the 1973 Paris Salon.