Barre was a French automobile manufacturer founded in 1899 by Gaston Barre in Niort, Deux-Sèvres. The company operated under various names throughout its existence, including G. Barre et Cie from 1908 to 1923, Barré et Lamberthon from 1923 to 1927, and finally SA des Automobiles Barré from 1927 until its cessation in 1930. Despite its regional focus, Barre produced reliable vehicles for over three decades. The company debuted at the 1899 Paris…