Sautel Et Sechaud

The Sautel Et Sechaud was introduced in France 1902. The vehicle was powered by a vertically positioned single-cylinder 3.5hp engine that was mounted behind the rear seat. This then drove the rear wheel via a 2-speed gearbox. All the controls were mounted on the steering column and so gear changing was effected by moving the  column forward or backward. Production ceased in 1904.

A 1903 Sautel Et Sechaud.  (My thanks to Kerry Croxton for sending in this picture)