Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Henri-Labourdette Trèn-Car

Just after WWI,  Henri-Labourdette, the famous coachbuilder, created a small trailer called "Trèn-Car".
Trèn is phonetically trainer,  in English : to lug.
I think it was the first time that a trailer was proposed to automobilists and it was a quite expensive item.

On the above picture, we see a big De Dion Bouton coupé limousine from the early 20's, equipped with a Trèn-car.

It was possible to have the trailer equipped with luggage or, as below, with a dog cage.


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