Caban (France) - AllCarIndex

Caban was a French automobile manufacturer founded by Yves Giraud-Cabantous in Boulogne-sur-Seine in 1926. Giraud-Cabantous, a former racing driver, transitioned from competitive racing to car manufacturing, leveraging his experience in the automotive field. The company operated until 1932, during which it produced a limited number of vehicles.

Caban cars were notable for their use of Ruby engines, specifically the 1,097 cc Ruby engines. Initially, the company utilized the Ruby Type OC engine, which produced 30 horsepower. In 1928, Caban upgraded to the more powerful Ruby OS engine, generating 38 horsepower. Later models from 1931 and 1932 featured the Ruby K engine, which offered 43 horsepower. A few racing variants were equipped with supercharged K engines, achieving outputs of 60 horsepower and top speeds of 105 mph (170 km/h).

Throughout its production run, Caban manufactured a total of 28 vehicles, including 19 sports and racing cars, six saloons, and three cabriolets. After ceasing car production, Giraud-Cabantous continued his career in motorsport, driving for notable brands such as Chenard-Walker, Delahaye, and Talbot. The brief existence of Caban highlighted the intersection of racing and automotive manufacturing in early 20th-century France.