CG (France) - AllCarIndex

C.G. was a French automobile brand that operated from 1966 to 1974, originating from the coachbuilding company Carrosserie Chappe Frères et Gessalin, based in Brie-Comte-Robert, Seine-et-Marne. The brand made its debut at the 1966 Paris Salon, where it showcased the Spider I (XX), a convertible sports car characterized by its fiberglass body and powered by a Simca KMX engine. The initial model featured a modest 40 horsepower 944cc engine located at the rear, which resulted in underwhelming performance.

In response to the performance limitations of the original Spider I, C.G. introduced more powerful variants, including the 1000S with a 1.1-liter engine producing 49 horsepower and the 1.1-liter 1000 with 85 horsepower, both launched in 1968. By 1972, the brand expanded its offerings to include the C.G. 1300, which utilized the Simca Rallye engine, providing power outputs ranging from 82 to 95 horsepower, with the potential for even higher performance when equipped with a supercharger.

C.G. cars were available in various body styles, including removable hardtop and fixed coupe configurations. The brand's strong ties to Simca facilitated its distribution through the Chrysler dealer network in France, which contributed to its sales performance, with notable figures such as 101 units sold in 1972. Despite its relatively short production run, C.G. left a mark in the niche market of sports cars during its existence.