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Hinstin
Automobile manufacturer based in Maubeuge, founded in 19201
The Hinstin was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 until 1926. Built both by a M. Hinstin in the Paquis works at Mézières and by Guilick in Maubeuge, they were light cyclecars with 1099 cc CIME and 1094 cc Ruby engines. Some light cars powered by 1500 cc S.C.A.P. engines were also offered.2 It ceased to exist in 1928.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Hinstin was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 until 1926. Built both by a M. Hinstin in the Paquis works at Mézières and by Guilick in Maubeuge, they were light cyclecars with 1099 cc CIME and 1094 cc Ruby engines. Some light cars powered by 1500 cc S.C.A.P. engines were also offered.2
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- WikipediaHinstin
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- WikidataQ971483
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- 1WikidataHinstin on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaHinstin on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsHinstin photo by Buch-t, Public domain