Private company

Charron-Laycock

French automobile manufacturer

Charron-Laycock is an English automobile manufacturer founded in 1919 by Davison Dalziel following the merger of the companies Charron Limited (formerly Automobiles Charron-Girardot-Voigt (CGV) founded in 1902 by Fernand Charron, Léonce Girardot and Émile Voigt) and W.S. Laycock founded by William Samuel Laycock.2 It ceased to exist in 1930.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1919Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersPuteaux1

Charron-Laycock is an English automobile manufacturer founded in 1919 by Davison Dalziel following the merger of the companies Charron Limited (formerly Automobiles Charron-Girardot-Voigt (CGV) founded in 1902 by Fernand Charron, Léonce Girardot and Émile Voigt) and W.S. Laycock founded by William Samuel Laycock.2

The story

1919 Motor show

Regardless of the number of different models listed, at the 15th Paris Motor Show in October 1919 Charron exhibited on their stand just two cars:

The 6 HP "Charron Type TC" represented a return for the prewar "Charronette". The 4-cylinder engine had grown to 1057 cc and the radiator was moved in front of the engine. The car sat on a 2,300 mm (90.6 in) wheelbase.

The 15 HP "Charron Type PGM" also used a 4-cylinder engine, but this one was of 3392 cc, and its wheelbase was a formidable 3,420 mm (134.6 in).

Not on display at the show, but nevertheless announced for 1920, was a new "Charron Type A" with a 4-cylinder 2,995 cc engine and a 3,360 mm (132.3 in) wheelbase.

1924 Motor Show

Five years later the manufacturer was still taking a stand at the motor show, but by now only smaller "light cars" were on offer. Still present was the 1057 cc (6/8 HP) "Charronette". (still essentially of pre-war design). It was joined by the 1502 cc (10 HP) "Charron Type CV2" and the 1843 cc (12/14 HP) "Charron Type CV1". Most of the prices were listed as available "on application" but the little "Type TD / Charonnette" was listed at 16,000 francs for a "Torpedo" bodied car and 18,000 francs for a "Conduite interieure" (two-box sedan/saloon/berline) version. The prices were not particularly high, but the cars were not particularly modern or inspiring.

From Wikipedia’s article on Charron-Laycock, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

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Timeline

  1. 1930Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1919Founded Founded1

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