Marot Gardon Quadricycle
Little is known about Marot-Gardon, a manufacturer that lasted just six years. The company’s automobiles followed De Dion-Bouton into motor racing, although their success was not as great. In addition to the quadricycle, from 1900 they made four-wheel ‘voiturettes’ (light cars) with chain drive De Dion-Bouton engines of 2 3/4hp, and in 1901 a racing version with 7hp of power. Production ceased in 1904.
In 1901 the British distributor for Marot-Gardon vehicles was William H M Burgess of Farringdon Road, London, who in advertising described the quadricycle as being ‘Light, Speedy and Comfortable’.
About this vehicle
The Marot-Gardon quadricycle on display entered the Shuttleworth Collection in 1935 having been exchanged for a 1905 Wolseley ‘Baby’ X Type that had been part of the Collection since 1929.
The quadricycle was, for many years, in non-running condition. It was part-restored many years ago but is now (2023) in the process of a full restoration by volunteers of the Vehicle Collection.
Specification
| Title | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year | 1900 |
| Manufacturer | Marot Gardon |
| Engine | 2.5hp de Dion Bouton single cylinder |
| Model | Quadricycle |
| Type | Car |
| Top speed | 20mph |
| Status | General Collection |
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