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Franay

French coachbuilding company

Franay was a French coachbuilder operating at Levallois-Perret, a suburb on the prosperous north-western edge of Paris. The company was founded in 1903 by Jean-Baptiste Franay, a carriage upholsterer, following an apprenticeship with Binder.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1903Founded¹

HeadquartersLevallois-Perret¹

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5-6-25, Parc des Princes, concours d'élégance, voiture de M. Fraisse (carrosserie Franay, Sizaire, Berwick), catégorie amateurs cabs - btv1b53147765h — Photo: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Franay was a French coachbuilder operating at Levallois-Perret, a suburb on the prosperous north-western edge of Paris. The company was founded in 1903 by Jean-Baptiste Franay, a carriage upholsterer, following an apprenticeship with Binder.²

Timeline

1903Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaFranay
WikidataQ138660518

Sources

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WikidataFranay on Wikidata
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WikipediaFranay on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsFranay photo by Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire), Public domain