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Malicet et Blin

French automobile manufacturer

Malicet & Blin (M.A.B.) was a French manufacturer of bicycles, automobiles, auto components, and aeronautical engines from 1890 until 1925. It expanded into the motor industry in 1897 and aero engines in 1914. They produced both incomplete and entire cars for the UK market, which were badged as Marlborough.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1890Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersAubervilliers1

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Malicet & Blin 4 CV 1897 schräg 1
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Malicet & Blin (M.A.B.) was a French manufacturer of bicycles, automobiles, auto components, and aeronautical engines from 1890 until 1925. It expanded into the motor industry in 1897 and aero engines in 1914. They produced both incomplete and entire cars for the UK market, which were badged as Marlborough.2

The story

Paul Malicet and Eugène Blin founded the company in 1890 to manufacture bicycles in the north east Paris suburb of Aubervilliers. By 1897 they had increased their range to include motor car accessories and components such as chassis and steering gear, where they became one of the leaders in France. By 1903 they produced complete cars which were badged Malicet & Blin, but production was limited. The business continued until 1925, supplying components to other car manufacturers under the name MAB.

Paul Malicet died in October 1923.

From Wikipedia’s article on Malicet et Blin, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

Armaments

The factory, with over 500 employees, manufactured artillery shell warheads during World War I.

Aircraft engines

In 1914 Eugene Blin and Pierre Clerget also became involved in building aircraft engines at the factory. They manufactured engines for the Sopwith 1½ Strutter, bombers, and the seaplane fighter of Louis Schreck's Franco-British Aviation.

From Wikipedia’s article on Malicet et Blin, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. 1925Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1890Founded Founded1

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