Private company

Audibert & Lavirotte

Automobile manufacturer based in Lyon¹

The Audibert & Lavirotte was a French automobile, manufactured in Lyon from 1896 to 1901. The company, the oldest maker of automobiles in the city, was set up by Maurice Audibert and Emile Lavirotte built cars that were generally similar to the Benz. These were up to 6 horsepower, and featured belt drive and rear-mounted engines.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1894Founded¹

Industryautomotive industry¹
HeadquartersLyon¹
Legal formsociété anonyme¹

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Usine Audibert et Lavirotte — Photo: Maurice Audibert (1867-1931), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Audibert & Lavirotte was a French automobile, manufactured in Lyon from 1896 to 1901.²

Timeline

1901Dissolved Dissolved¹
1894Founded Founded¹

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WikidataAudibert & Lavirotte on Wikidata
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WikipediaAudibert & Lavirotte on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsAudibert & Lavirotte photo by Maurice Audibert (1867-1931), Public domain

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