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Rolland-Pilain

January 01, 1970

Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker formally established on 4 November 1905 at 95, rue Victor-Hugo in Tours by François Rolland and Émile Pilain.[1]

Rolland-Pilain
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1905
Defunct1932
Fateceased production
HeadquartersTours, France
Key people
François Rolland and Emile Pilain, founders
ProductsAutomobiles
Part de Fondateur of the Etabl. Rolland & Em. Pilain S.A., issued 28. December 1911
Rolland-Pilain 2-litre

The partners edit

Rolland was already a successful businessman locally who had made a fortune in the wine business.[2] Émile Pilain had a more technical background, having been trained by his uncle, François Pilain, who had relocated to Lyon and himself established the Société des Automobiles Pilain (SAP).[2] Emile, the nephew, had remained in the Tours area, however.[2][a]

Building the business edit

The partners started by repairing and selling motor vehicle, before they started producing their own cars, which appeared only in 1907.

In 1911 the business relocated to 44, place Rabelais, still in Tours, and the company became a Société anonyme (effectively a limited liability company). The company would retain this status until the money ran out, in 1925.

The cars edit

The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes. The models ranged from family cars to sports and luxury cars.

The war and a two-year loss of control edit

During World War I Rolland-Pilain produced shells and parts for aircraft engines using a female work force. The war also saw the successful Gnome et Rhône aero-engine manufacturer relocating production outside Paris, and one of their new manufacturing bases was established in Tours.[2] At the end of the war, in 1918, Gnome et Rhône invested in the Rolland-Pilain business, taking a majority share in it, but they disposed of their holding in 1920.[2] By this much of the management was passing from François Rolland to his son Lucien Rolland, but Émile Pilain sustained his own involvement, while his elder brother, Léon Pilain, who had previously worked in Paris for Delahaye was also now playing an increasingly important part in the business.[3]

Postwar cars edit

1920 Models edit

At the Motor Show in October 1919 the manufacturer exhibited three cars.

  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type RP 10HP" came with a four cylinder engine of 1924cc and a 2,820 mm (111.0 in) wheelbase.
    Manufacturer's list price 13,500 francs (1919)
  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type M6 14HP" was offered a six cylinder engine of 2770cc and a 3,120 mm (122.8 in) wheelbase.
    Manufacturer's list price 18,500 francs (1919)
  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type CR 18HP" featured a large four cylinder engine of 3969cc and a 3,120 mm (122.8 in) wheelbase.
    Manufacturer's list price 23,000 francs (1919)

The six cylinder car never made it to "volume" production, but both the four cylinder cars would enjoy some success. Prices were listed at the Motor Show for the cars in bare chassis form and included lighting, but they did not include the tyres.[2]

1925 Models edit

Five years later there was no sign of a six-cylinder model, but version of both the four cylinder engines appeared at the Motor Show in October 1924, where the manufacturer exhibited four cars.

  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type RP 10HP" came with a four cylinder side-valve engine of 1924cc and a 3,000 mm (118.1 in) wheelbase.
    Manufacturer's list price 24,000 francs (1924)
  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type B25 10/25HP" was offered with a four cylinder overhead valve engine of 1924cc and a 3,040 mm (119.7 in) wheelbase.
    Manufacturer's list price 27,300 francs (1924)
  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type C23 (sometimes called simply the " Rolland-Pilain 2-litre")" featured a four cylinder overhead camshaft engine of 2008cc and a 3,200 mm (126.0 in) wheelbase. Launched more recently, in 1923, this model was the manufacturer's most high profile model during the 1920s. It was relatively advanced technically, but also expensive to produce which was reflected in a high selling price.
    Manufacturer's list price 39,500 francs (1924)
  • The Rolland-Pilain "Type CRK 18HP" featured a large four cylinder engine, now with overhead valves, of 3969cc and a 3,250 mm (128.0 in) wheelbase. Now nearing the end of its time, this was now seen as a "run-out" model
    Manufacturer's list price 24,000 francs (1924)

Prices were listed at the Motor Show for the cars in bare chassis form and included lighting, but they still did not include the tyres.[4]

Racing edit

Participation in motor racing included several Grand Prix races and Le Mans 24 hours.[5]

The greatest success came in 1923, when Albert Guyot drove a Rolland-Pilain A22 to victory in the San Sebastián Grand Prix.[6][7]

Rolland-Pilain returned to Le Mans in 1924 and again in 1925, entering 3 Torpedo bodied cars, their engine sizes restricted to 1,997cc. Only one of the three finished, driven by Jean de Marguenat and Louis Sire, and achieving seventh place.[4]

French auto-makers set great store by endurance events in Africa during the 1920s, and the company received much positive publicity from the "Tranin-Duverne" marathon drive undertaken from Conakry to Djibouti using a 10HP Rolland-Pilain. The exploit lasted from 3 December 1924 to 20 February 1925. This was the first time a wheeled car had traversed the African continent from west to east.[4]

The end edit

A lack of funds led to Rolland and Pilain losing control of the company in 1926. Things went downhill from there. Automobile production ended in 1927 and the company was declared in default of its debts in 1928. After a period of struggle, the factory closed in 1932.

When production ceased, more than 5 000 cars had been built.

Notes edit

  1. ^ The two Pilain automobile manufacturers are sometimes confused with one another: there is, however, nothing in common between the uncle's business Société des Automobiles Pilain (SAP) and the nephew's business apart from the name "Pilain".

References edit

  1. ^ Les Amis de ROLLAND-PILAIN rolland-pilain.com accessed 1 January 2019
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Automobilia". Toutes les voitures françaises 1920 (Salon [Oct] 1919). Nr. 31. Paris: Histoire & collections: 78. 2004. {{cite journal}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  3. ^ l’Association Nationale et Internationale des Amis de Rolland-Pilain rolland-pilain.com accessed 1 January 2019
  4. ^ a b c "Automobilia". Toutes les voitures françaises 1925 (Salon [Oct] 1924). Nr. 72s. Paris: Histoire & collections: 77. 2005. {{cite journal}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  5. ^ Rolland-Pilain at the 24 Heures du Mans - 1923-1927 RacingSportsCars.com accessed 1 January 2019
  6. ^ . Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
  7. ^ 1923 Grands Prix- see I Gran Premio do San Sebastian 28 July 1923 - San Sebastian: 445.36 km/h(sic) (17.81 km x 25 laps) teamdan.com, accessed 7 January 2019

January 01, 1970
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Rolland Pilain was a French car maker formally established on 4 November 1905 at 95 rue Victor Hugo in Tours by Francois Rolland and Emile Pilain 1 Rolland PilainIndustryAutomotiveFounded1905Defunct1932Fateceased productionHeadquartersTours FranceKey peopleFrancois Rolland and Emile Pilain foundersProductsAutomobiles Part de Fondateur of the Etabl Rolland amp Em Pilain S A issued 28 December 1911 Rolland Pilain 2 litre Contents 1 The partners 2 Building the business 3 The cars 4 The war and a two year loss of control 5 Postwar cars 5 1 1920 Models 5 2 1925 Models 6 Racing 7 The end 8 Notes 9 ReferencesThe partners editRolland was already a successful businessman locally who had made a fortune in the wine business 2 Emile Pilain had a more technical background having been trained by his uncle Francois Pilain who had relocated to Lyon and himself established the Societe des Automobiles Pilain SAP 2 Emile the nephew had remained in the Tours area however 2 a Building the business editThe partners started by repairing and selling motor vehicle before they started producing their own cars which appeared only in 1907 In 1911 the business relocated to 44 place Rabelais still in Tours and the company became a Societe anonyme effectively a limited liability company The company would retain this status until the money ran out in 1925 The cars editThe Rolland Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources One such feature was hydraulic brakes The models ranged from family cars to sports and luxury cars The war and a two year loss of control editDuring World War I Rolland Pilain produced shells and parts for aircraft engines using a female work force The war also saw the successful Gnome et Rhone aero engine manufacturer relocating production outside Paris and one of their new manufacturing bases was established in Tours 2 At the end of the war in 1918 Gnome et Rhone invested in the Rolland Pilain business taking a majority share in it but they disposed of their holding in 1920 2 By this much of the management was passing from Francois Rolland to his son Lucien Rolland but Emile Pilain sustained his own involvement while his elder brother Leon Pilain who had previously worked in Paris for Delahaye was also now playing an increasingly important part in the business 3 Postwar cars edit1920 Models edit At the Motor Show in October 1919 the manufacturer exhibited three cars The Rolland Pilain Type RP 10HP came with a four cylinder engine of 1924cc and a 2 820 mm 111 0 in wheelbase Manufacturer s list price 13 500 francs 1919 The Rolland Pilain Type M6 14HP was offered a six cylinder engine of 2770cc and a 3 120 mm 122 8 in wheelbase Manufacturer s list price 18 500 francs 1919 The Rolland Pilain Type CR 18HP featured a large four cylinder engine of 3969cc and a 3 120 mm 122 8 in wheelbase Manufacturer s list price 23 000 francs 1919 The six cylinder car never made it to volume production but both the four cylinder cars would enjoy some success Prices were listed at the Motor Show for the cars in bare chassis form and included lighting but they did not include the tyres 2 1925 Models edit Five years later there was no sign of a six cylinder model but version of both the four cylinder engines appeared at the Motor Show in October 1924 where the manufacturer exhibited four cars The Rolland Pilain Type RP 10HP came with a four cylinder side valve engine of 1924cc and a 3 000 mm 118 1 in wheelbase Manufacturer s list price 24 000 francs 1924 The Rolland Pilain Type B25 10 25HP was offered with a four cylinder overhead valve engine of 1924cc and a 3 040 mm 119 7 in wheelbase Manufacturer s list price 27 300 francs 1924 The Rolland Pilain Type C23 sometimes called simply the Rolland Pilain 2 litre featured a four cylinder overhead camshaft engine of 2008cc and a 3 200 mm 126 0 in wheelbase Launched more recently in 1923 this model was the manufacturer s most high profile model during the 1920s It was relatively advanced technically but also expensive to produce which was reflected in a high selling price Manufacturer s list price 39 500 francs 1924 The Rolland Pilain Type CRK 18HP featured a large four cylinder engine now with overhead valves of 3969cc and a 3 250 mm 128 0 in wheelbase Now nearing the end of its time this was now seen as a run out modelManufacturer s list price 24 000 francs 1924 Prices were listed at the Motor Show for the cars in bare chassis form and included lighting but they still did not include the tyres 4 Racing editParticipation in motor racing included several Grand Prix races and Le Mans 24 hours 5 The greatest success came in 1923 when Albert Guyot drove a Rolland Pilain A22 to victory in the San Sebastian Grand Prix 6 7 Rolland Pilain returned to Le Mans in 1924 and again in 1925 entering 3 Torpedo bodied cars their engine sizes restricted to 1 997cc Only one of the three finished driven by Jean de Marguenat and Louis Sire and achieving seventh place 4 French auto makers set great store by endurance events in Africa during the 1920s and the company received much positive publicity from the Tranin Duverne marathon drive undertaken from Conakry to Djibouti using a 10HP Rolland Pilain The exploit lasted from 3 December 1924 to 20 February 1925 This was the first time a wheeled car had traversed the African continent from west to east 4 The end editA lack of funds led to Rolland and Pilain losing control of the company in 1926 Things went downhill from there Automobile production ended in 1927 and the company was declared in default of its debts in 1928 After a period of struggle the factory closed in 1932 When production ceased more than 5 000 cars had been built Notes edit The two Pilain automobile manufacturers are sometimes confused with one another there is however nothing in common between the uncle s business Societe des Automobiles Pilain SAP and the nephew s business apart from the name Pilain References edit Les Amis de ROLLAND PILAIN rolland pilain com accessed 1 January 2019 a b c d e f Automobilia Toutes les voitures francaises 1920 Salon Oct 1919 Nr 31 Paris Histoire amp collections 78 2004 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a volume has extra text help l Association Nationale et Internationale des Amis de Rolland Pilain rolland pilain com accessed 1 January 2019 a b c Automobilia Toutes les voitures francaises 1925 Salon Oct 1924 Nr 72s Paris Histoire amp collections 77 2005 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a volume has extra text help Rolland Pilain at the 24 Heures du Mans 1923 1927 RacingSportsCars com accessed 1 January 2019 I Gran Premio de San Sebastian Racing Database Archived from the original on 2011 07 15 Retrieved 2009 05 25 1923 Grands Prix see I Gran Premio do San Sebastian 28 July 1923 San Sebastian 445 36 km h sic 17 81 km x 25 laps teamdan com accessed 7 January 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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