De Dion Bouton De Dion-Bouton Type FR
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De Dion-Bouton 2101 JD (1919) – a light lorry from the French motoring pioneer, with a gross weight of 1,500 kg and a four-cylinder engine
De Dion-Bouton is a French manufacturer founded in 1883 and based in Puteaux near Paris, one of the most important car and engine makers of the early decades of motoring, for a time the largest car manufacturer in the world, which also supplied engines to numerous other manufacturers. After the First World War the company built light lorries such as this 2101 JD type alongside its passenger cars.
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For this vehicle, built in 1919, the register lists a four-cylinder engine, a gross weight of 1,500 kg against a kerb weight of 1,050 kg, giving a payload of 450 kg. The wheelbase is 2,970 mm, the width 1,600 mm, and the vehicle runs on four wheels.
As a light lorry of the immediate post-war period, the 2101 JD type was aimed at commercial buyers looking for a motorised alternative to horse-drawn transport for smaller loads. A payload of 450 kg against a gross weight of 1,500 kg matched the scale needed for urban distribution transport of the time, enough for loose goods, crates or a tradesman's tools.
Surviving vehicles of this age are today a matter for historic collections. There, what matters is the condition of the engine, spoked wheels and frame, and the originality of the bodywork and fittings, which are decisive for the value and classification of a vehicle this old. Documentation tracing a vehicle's ownership over the decades also carries real weight for collectors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells De Dion-Bouton 2101 JD
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Vierzylinder-Ottomotor mit 4398 cm³ Hubraumcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 23 kWcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,630 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
| Height | 4,100 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,100 mmcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the De Dion Bouton De Dion-Bouton Type FR have?
The De Dion Bouton De Dion-Bouton Type FR delivers 23 kW.
What are the dimensions of the De Dion Bouton De Dion-Bouton Type FR?
6,630 mm × 2,040 mm × 4,100 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
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