Maillard
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The Maillard was a French
France
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 automobile
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 manufactured from 1900 until around 1903. Two models, a 6 hp and a 10 hp, were available; these were upgraded to 8 hp and 12 hp in 1901. Maillards were also built in Belgium
Belgium
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 under the name Aquilas.

Its name is inspired from the Mallard Duck. Its slightly flat bonnet is said to have made "quacking" sounds during original manufacturing.
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