Poinard is a former French

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 auto-maker. The vehicles commenced development in 1951, were presented to the public in 1952, and withdrawn from production in 1953.

The car

The only model produced was a three wheeler urban cycle car which closely resembled the side-car half of a motor-cycle / side car combination. This reflected Poinard’s main business as a side-car manufacturer. The driver sat alone on a saddle controlling the front wheel using a motorcycle style handle-bars. Close behind the driver was a bench seat suitable for two narrow passengers, although doubts have been expressed as to whether the vehicle’s engine power would have been sufficient to move so many people.

The engine

The Poinard was one of several cycle cars of the period to be powered by a Ydral single cylinder 125 cm³ two stroke engine positioned to the rear and delivering a claimed 4 hp of power.

Sources and further reading

• Walter Zeichner: Kleinwagen International. Motorbuch-Verlag. Stuttgart 1999. ISBN 3-613-01959-0