Ravailler Explained

Ravailler
Type:Amphibious vehicle
Production:1907
Designer:Jules Reveillier
Layout:Front Engine, RWD
Engine:896cc Inline 2
Powerout:20bhp
Transmission:1-speed Direct-drive

The Ravailler was a French automobile manufactured only in 1907. Possibly the first successful amphibious car, it was a 20 hp vehicle complete with steel hull, chain drive, and disc wheels with solid tires.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Afflictor.com · Old Print Article: “Auto That Swims Startles Broadway,” Brooklyn Daily Eagle (1907) . 2025-01-10 . en-US.