1919 La Buchet 10hp

"During the first decade of the 20th century, Buchet was an important competitor of De Dion Bouton and Aster in the manufacture of engines for motorcycle and automobile equipment manufactured by third parties such as Reyrol.

"Buchet's production had been limited since 1902 to the manufacture of a monstrous racing trike with a 4245 cc engine. and from 1906 on an 8-cylinder V-shaped aircraft engine. It was not until 1910 that the first four-wheeled car (a taxi), built entirely by Buchet, appeared. This vehicle was followed a year later by a private car; the Buchet 12/20 hp, 1996 cc.

"It was a classic cut car, equipped with a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder monoblock engine and side valves. The starting was done by magneto, and the 3-speed gearbox had a bevel gear. The next model, also quite classic, was a 6 hp 1100 cc, which was sold in England under the Ascot brand.

"In 1920, a more powerful 1.5-liter car appeared, provided with a 4-speed gearbox, full electrical equipment and spoke wheels. In the first post-war models, the brake on the transmission was carried out by means of a pedal.

"In 1922, the Buchet's were equipped with 1551 cc engines and a more modern braking system; in 1924 versions of this model were sold with overhead valves and brakes that acted on the front wheels. In 1926, a smaller 6 hp, it became the typical example of French cars with brakes on the front wheels and on the transmission.

"In 1928, a model with a 6-cylinder, side-valve, 1737 cc engine was introduced with magneto ignition, fitted with a 4-speed gearbox and whose declared power was 40 hp.

"These models, equipped with 4- and 6-cylinder engines, survived until the brand's production ceased in 1930." (autopassion18.com)