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Ajax

1913 automobile based in Neuilly-sur-Seine¹

The Ajax was a French automobile built by the American Briscoe brothers, Benjamin and Frank, between 1913 and 1919. Originally built in Neuilly, it was a 12 hp cyclecar with 980 cc 4-cylinder engine with friction drive. It sold for £78.² It ceased to exist in 1914.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1913Founded¹

Industryautomotive industry¹
HeadquartersNeuilly-sur-Seine¹

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Frank Briscoe — Photo: Michigan manufacturer & financial record v.2 no.33 1910, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Ajax was a French automobile built by the American Briscoe brothers, Benjamin and Frank, between 1913 and 1919. Originally built in Neuilly, it was a 12 hp cyclecar with 980 cc 4-cylinder engine with friction drive. It sold for £78.²

Timeline

1914Dissolved Dissolved¹
1913Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaAjax (1913 automobile)
WikidataQ412352

Sources

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WikidataAjax on Wikidata
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WikipediaAjax on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsAjax photo by Michigan manufacturer & financial record v.2 no.33 1910, Public domain