Gateau International was a French microcar manufacturer based in St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, operational from 1983 to 1992. The brand's name, which translates to "cake" in French, reflected a playful approach to automotive design. The company's inaugural model, the Egzo-7, was introduced with a unique styling by designer Joël Brétecher and was pronounced "exocet." The Egzo-7 featured a diverse range of engine options, including sizes from 50cc to…