Brissonnet Soucoupe Roulante (1953) – Unique piece
Brissonnet Soucoupe Roulante (1953) – Unique specimen Step into a piece of forgotten French automotive history. This special Brissonnet Soucoupe Roulante – literally “rolling saucer” – was built in 1953 by Pierre Brissonnet et Cie in Neuilly-sur-Seine. With its round, almost futuristic design and compact size, this vehicle is one of the most remarkable microcars ever to see the light of day. Unique in the world: only one example is known to have survived. Engine: two-stroke engine of approx. 200 cc, coupled to a 3-speed manual gearbox. Design: three-wheeled microcar, seating 2 people, designed as an affordable city vehicle. Historical significance: symbol of post-war French innovation and the search for affordable mobility in the 50s. Why this vehicle is unique: The Soucoupe Roulante was produced for only a very short time at the time. Due to his striking appearance – which strongly resembled a flying saucer – he soon acquired his nickname.
Brissonnet Soucoupe Roulante (1953) – Unique piece
Step into a piece of forgotten French automotive history. This remarkable Brissonnet Soucoupe Roulante—literally "rolling saucer"—was built in 1953 by Pierre Brissonnet et Cie in Neuilly-sur-Seine. With its rounded, almost futuristic design and compact size, this vehicle is one of the most remarkable microcars ever seen.
Unique in the world: only one copy is known to have survived.
Engine: Two-stroke engine of approximately 200 cc, coupled to a 3-speed manual gearbox.
Design: Three-wheeled microcar, seating for two people, designed as an affordable urban vehicle.
Historical importance: symbol of post-war French innovation and the search for affordable mobility in the 50s.
Why this vehicle is unique:
The Soucoupe Roulante was only produced for a very short time. Its striking appearance – strongly reminiscent of a flying saucer – quickly earned it its nickname. However, the project remained limited to a single car, making this example a unique survivor today.
This is not just any microcar, but a rare museum piece and an absolute eye-catcher in any collection.