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Bourassa

Various one-off automobiles built by Henri-Emile Bourassa between 1899 and 1926 based in Montreal1

The Bourassa was a series of one-off automobiles constructed by Montreal engineer Emile-Henri Bourassa (1877-1956) between 1899 and 1926. These vehicles ranged in size from runabouts to a 7-passenger tourer, as well as two cars designed for the Ledoux Carriage Company in 1914. Bourassa's final car used a Rickenbacker chassis, and featured an L-head engine with a special manifold and electrically heated carburetor, and transmission of his own design.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1899Founded1
  • HeadquartersMontreal1
Montréal 1899. Construit à Montréal par H.E.Bourassa. (5351151880)
Photo: Philippe Du Berger from Montréal, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Bourassa was a series of one-off automobiles constructed by Montreal engineer Emile-Henri Bourassa (1877-1956) between 1899 and 1926. These vehicles ranged in size from runabouts to a 7-passenger tourer, as well as two cars designed for the Ledoux Carriage Company in 1914.2

Timeline

  1. 1926Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1899Founded Founded1

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