Richard-Brasier was a French automobile manufacturer that was founded in 1902 by Georges Richard and his brother-in-law, Henri Brasier. Prior to this, Georges Richard had already been involved in the automobile industry and had even built his own cars under the brand name "L'Hirondelle". However, in 1902, he partnered with Brasier and the two men founded Richard-Brasier.
The company produced a range of high-quality automobiles that were known for their excellent performance and luxury. They were particularly popular among the wealthy and the aristocracy, and Richard-Brasier quickly became one of the most respected automobile manufacturers in France.
One of the company's most notable achievements was their success in the 1907 Peking to Paris race. Two Richard-Brasier cars were entered into the race, and both of them finished in the top three positions. This was a significant achievement, as the race was extremely challenging and covered over 9,000 miles of difficult terrain.
Despite this success, Richard-Brasier faced financial difficulties in the years that followed, and in 1923, the company was merged with another French automobile manufacturer, Chaigneau-Brasier, to form Chaigneau-Brasier et Richard. However, this new company only produced a limited number of cars before it went bankrupt in 1927.
Today, Richard-Brasier automobiles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, and they are regarded as some of the finest examples of early 20th-century French automotive engineering.
