Cornilleau Ste Beuve / CSB (France) - AllCarIndex

Cornilleau-Ste Beuve (C.S.B.) was a French automobile manufacturer active from 1904 to 1909, based in Paris. The company produced a range of vehicles, initially offering models with 8 and 16 horsepower. By 1906, the lineup expanded to include 14, 18, and 20/30 horsepower variants.

C.S.B. cars were notable for their shaft-driven design, which was a common feature in early automotive engineering. A distinctive aspect of their vehicles was the incorporation of variable lift inlet valves, which contributed to the performance of their engines. The 20/30 horsepower model was particularly significant, as it was marketed in England through Straker-Squire, a British manufacturer that later produced a version of the design in the UK.

The company ceased operations in 1909, leaving behind a legacy of innovative engineering for its time.