Secqueville-Hoyau (France)

Sa des Ancienes Etablissements Secqueville et Hoyau began its operations with the manufacture of components for aircraft and aircraft engines under license from Bugatti.

Before the end of the First World War, the brand began planning to use its facilities for post-war work. The final decision was to start manufacturing cars, oriented towards light vehicles, but of a higher quality than the standard of that time.

In 1919, the 10 hp model was created, a vehicle with a 4-cylinder engine with inclined side valves, of 1,244 cc capacity, equipped with tubular connecting rods, crankshaft on 3 supports, and drive of the camshaft, magneto and oil pump by means of helical gears. Other features were the 4-speed gearbox in block with the engine, single-disc clutch, electric ignition and lighting system, and rear brakes with large diameter drums.

The 10 hp was offered with 3 different wheelbases and 4 different body styles: 3 and 4 seater torpedoes, interior driving and coupe. The final touch of distinction was an elegant radiator which looked like a miniature version of the famous Rolls Royce radiator.

The Secqueville-Hoyau was appreciated by connoisseurs but too expensive for the general public. For this reason, after a fairly favourable start, production began to decline and finally ceased in 1924.