Espana (Spain) - AllCarIndex

Automoviles Espana was an automobile manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 1917 by Felipe Batlid y Godd, a member of a prominent Catalonian family. The company operated until 1928 and was known for producing a limited range of vehicles, primarily focusing on a few key models and prototypes.

The company's most notable production was the Tipo II, which utilized a 24 horsepower, four-cylinder engine sourced from French manufacturer Altos. Approximately 850 units of the Tipo II were manufactured, making it the most widely produced model from Automoviles Espana. In 1922, the company introduced the Tipo III, which featured a distinctive design reminiscent of luxury vehicles, including a bonnet similar to that of Rolls-Royce. This model was equipped with a more powerful 58 horsepower, 3690cc four-cylinder engine, but only three units were built, one of which was commissioned for King Alfonso XIII.

In addition to these models, Automoviles Espana developed a prototype known as the Tipo IV, which was notable for its advanced engineering, featuring a 4500cc four-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder. The company also engaged in the production of several competition cars during its operational years. Although there were plans to collaborate with other manufacturers, such as RICART and ELIZALDE, to create a new vehicle called the Apta, the company ultimately formed a partnership with RICART to produce a large luxury car under the name RICART-ESPANA.