Rolland-Pilain
France.
Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker established in 1905 by François Rolland and Émile Pilain.
Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes.
During World War I Rolland-Pilain produced shells and parts for aircraft engines using a female work force. A lack of funds led to Rolland and Pilain losing control of the company in 1926. Things went downhill from there. Automobile production ended in 1927 and the company was declared in default of its debts in 1928. After a period of struggle, the factory closed in 1932.
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1914 Rolland-Pilain RP.
Only about 60 units of the RP are believed to survive worldwide, and the one below is currently at at Col·lecció d’Automòbils Salvador Claret in Sils, Girona. The “RP” name likely referred broadly to the company’s standard line.
