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'''Chenard-Walcker''', also known as '''Chenard & Walcker''' and '''Chenard et Walcker''' was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1901 - 1946. The factory was in Asnières. | {{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Chenard-Walcker''', also known as '''Chenard & Walcker''' and '''Chenard et Walcker''' was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1901 - 1946. The factory was in Asnières. | ||
The first products were tricycles and two- and four-cylinder cars, until closure in 1907. The company reappeared as Société Anonyme des Anciens Étabissements Chenard et Walcker in Gennevilliers, in 1908. | The first products were tricycles and two- and four-cylinder cars, until closure in 1907. The company reappeared as Société Anonyme des Anciens Étabissements Chenard et Walcker in Gennevilliers, in 1908. |
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Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1901 - 1946. The factory was in Asnières.
The first products were tricycles and two- and four-cylinder cars, until closure in 1907. The company reappeared as Société Anonyme des Anciens Étabissements Chenard et Walcker in Gennevilliers, in 1908.
The 2-litre car of 1922 was the winner of the very first Le Mans 24 Hours Race, in 1923.
Later models were powered by Citroën or Ford V-8 engines. The company was taken over by Peugeot, in 1946.