Creanche (France) - AllCarIndex

Creanche was a French automobile manufacturer that operated from 1899 to 1906, based in Courbevoie, Seine. The company initially entered the automotive market with a small voiturette, which was powered by a 4-horsepower De Dion-Bouton engine. This vehicle featured a unique design with a movable fore-train that allowed for variable tension on a belt connecting the engine to a countershaft located at the rear.

In 1900, Creanche expanded its offerings by selling light electric cars that were produced for them by B.G.S. Over the years, the company’s vehicles grew in size and became more conventional in design. At the 1904 Paris Salon, Creanche showcased a range of five models, with power outputs ranging from 8 to 30 horsepower. The largest model presented was a substantial chain-driven tourer, while the smaller variants utilized De Dion-Bouton engines and featured shaft drive.

By 1906, Creanche had streamlined its lineup to four models, with the most powerful being a 16-horsepower vehicle. The pricing for their cars varied significantly, with the 10-horsepower model starting at 4,200 francs and the 30-horsepower side-entrance tourer with a fixed top priced at 12,000 francs. Despite its brief existence, Creanche contributed to the early development of the automotive industry in France.