A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured 1929-19541
Guiller Frères
1 place du Puy-le-vau
Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée)
The brothers René and Pierre Guiller built motorcycles of this name from 1929, and had previously produced machines of 175 to 350cc under the Origan marque. They also produced bicycles, possibly as early as 1909, and may have had a separate production facility for these.
In 1927 they acquired the Barré marque which had produced motorcycles, bicycles and automobiles.
The firm produced several models in the 1940's and 50's powered by engines from AMC, Ydral, Aubier Dunne and possibly other suppliers. In the 1950s they built Italian SIM scooters under licence. ²
In 1954 the brothers separated. René Guiller continued under his own name, and his brother Pierre's two sons launch their own make, Guiller SA, at 16 et 18, rue del la République.
The two branches of the family went on to produce motorcycles independently, and both businesses closed around 1958.
Guiller Frères Models include:
Paris Salon de l'Automobile, Octobre 1948
GUILLER
Cette année, comme les précédentes, la belle plage des Sablesd'Olonne a attiré de nombreux estivants. Il convient de rendre hommage à M. Rousseau, député-maire qui a su agrémenter de nombreux coins de la ville et en particulier le Remblai si particulier avec la plus belle plage d'Europe, en créant de jolis jardins, fleurissant les squares, lieux de repos et de détente.
La grande marée d'août rendant l'accès de la plage impossible, les estivants, pour passer le temps, ont pu visiter après le port la vieille ville des pêcheurs, le village de la Chaume, l'exposition de la marine si intéres. sante et pour terminer les rues commerçantes avec leurs vitrines.
Dans la rue nationale, nombreux sont les amateurs qui ont examiné les jolis modèles de vélomoteurs et motos légères « Guiller Frères » exposés chez Maurice Le Roch, le spécialiste sablais pour la moto: quatre modèles munis de tous les perfectionnements, un modèle deux temps avec bloc moteur Aubier-Dunne 100 cmc double échappement, le vélomoteur G.7 équipé avec bloc moteur A.M.C. 4 temps 108 cmc., soupapes en tête culbutées 3 vitesses, le cadre à double berceau avec sa fourche à parallélogramme classique. Mais le plus large succès a été obtenu par le vélomoteur 125 cmc. et sa grande sœur la moto légère 150 cmc., toutes les deux équipées avec le bloc moteur A.M.C. à 4 temps, monobloc poli d'un très bel effet, avec sa suspension amortie par 3 points silentblocs, ses 4 vitesses avec sélecteur; le cadre constitue un châssis robuste et d'une assise parfaite, l'éclairage est assuré par volant magnétique, ces machines sont munies d'une batterie d'accumulateurs avec redresseur et klaxon.
De l'avis général, le constructeur vendéen avait fait au mieux pour faire apprécier dans ce domaine l'industrie régionale. La moto légè re étant en vente libre, les demandes ont été nombreuses, il est regrettable que la vente des vélomoteurs soit toujours soumise à un bon d'attribution, cela ne s'explique guère, la production actuelle étant supé rieure du double à celle de 1939.
Nous regrettons de ne pas voir ces machines au Salon, mais les amateurs pourront les détailler à loisir chez l'agent parisien Moto-Bastille.
This year, as in previous years, the beautiful display of Les Sables-d'Olonne attracted many summer visitors.
It is fitting to pay tribute to Mr. Rousseau, the mayor and member of parliament, who has enhanced many areas of the town, and in particular the Remblai, so unique with the most beautiful beach in Europe, by creating lovely gardens and flowering the squares, places for rest and relaxation.
The high tide in August made access to the beach impossible, so to pass the time, summer visitors were able to visit, after the port, the old fishing town, the village of La Chaume, the very interesting maritime exhibition, and finally the shopping streets with their shop windows.
On the main street, many enthusiasts examined the attractive models of mopeds and light motorcycles from Guiller Frères on display at Maurice Le Roch's, the motorcycle specialist in Les Sables-d'Olonne: four models equipped with all the improvements included a two-stroke model with an Aubier-Dunne 100cc engine with dual exhaust, the G.7 moped equipped with an A.M.C. 108cc four-stroke engine, overhead valves, and a three-speed gearbox, and a double-cradle frame with a classic parallelogram fork.
But the greatest success was achieved by the 125cc moped and its larger sibling, the 150cc light motorcycle, both equipped with the A.M.C. four-stroke engine, a polished monobloc design with a striking appearance, featuring three-point silent block suspension and four gears with a selector; the frame itself forms a robust and perfectly balanced chassis, the lighting is provided by a magneto; these machines are equipped with a battery pack with a rectifier and horn.
By all accounts, the Vendée-based manufacturer did its utmost to showcase regional industry in this sector. Since light motorcycles were freely available for sale, demand was high. It is regrettable that the sale of mopeds is still subject to an allocation order; this is difficult to explain, as current production is more than double that of 1939. We regret not seeing these machines at the Motor Show, but enthusiasts can examine them at their leisure at the Parisian dealership, Moto-Bastille.
1948 Paris Salon, Motocycles. Courtesy Memoire du Cycle.
Aquitania Bicycles
A document titled "Cycles Aquitania Guiller Frères, 1925-1926" reads:
Our "Aquitania" bicycles have acquired a reputation that has put them in the lead of French manufacturers. They are sold throughout France and in all foreign countries.
Sources: w.vanvliet at wanadoo.nl, j.roquecave at wanadoo.fr., cyclememory.org, et al.
Notes:
1. Some sources list the Guiller marque as being produced from the late 1920s, others that it began in 1947 and that Oregan machines were produced concurrently to around 1950.
2. Henshaw and Atlas Cards note this.
The marque has no relationship with René Gillet other than that René Guiller once worked there.
10-Sep-2020
fredetrecagnacois at hotmail.fr
scooter guiller 125 cc
bsr,
je vous ecris car recemment j ai fais l acquisition d un scooter de la marque guiller et je souhaiterai me renseigner avant de le remettre en route, il est en tres bon etat, mais je voudrais mettre la main sur une revue technique pour avoir plus de precision.
Je souhaiterai savoir s il etait possible d en acquerir une et si oui, ou est ce que je pourrais la trouver.
Je souhaiterai aussi avoir un prix approximatif de ce scooter il a 6000 km d origine pas une rayure et une peinture courrecte .
E n esperant avoir une reponse pour remettre en super etat ce gros coup de coeur.
I am writing to you because recently I acquired a scooter from the guiller brand and I would like to inquire before restarting it, it is in very good condition, but I would like to get my hands on a technical review to have more precision.
I would like to know if it was possible to acquire one and if so, where could I find it.
I would also like to have an approximate price for this scooter it has 6000 km of origin not a scratch and a short paint.
Hoping to have an answer to restore this big crush.
Cordialement
frederic canac
France
Thu Jun 16 2016
paul-sutherland2 at sky.con
parts
Guiller 175
I need help finding out parts supply 1952
Brighton UK
Thu May 29 2014
toni.ramirez at hotmail.es
Estimated sales price for a Guiller Frerees G.88.
Guiller motocycles Frerees G.88
Dear Sirs, I recently receive a Guiller Frerees G.88 from year 1950, and I would like to sell it. I would like if you could advice me about market sales price. Its running perfectly and looks perfect. I am located in
Spain, but I do not see anyone lto compare. Thanks in advanced, Toni Tamirez
Spain
Tue Apr 17 2012
advdb64<at>gmail.com<
document/fichier
Rene Guiller 250AMC/ACT
je recherche tout document sur la 250 rene Guiller et surtout de son cycle!
London
Thu Jun 18 2009
keeken13 at hotmaildot com<
AMC 125cc parts
1951 guiller preres
Were do I get parts to restaurate mij motorcycle? Could someone show me the way?
regards
Michel van Keeken
Fri Aug 18 2006
gary.reid at ascoplcdot com<
GUILLER FRERES MOTORCYCLE
G90? (no photos yet)
A friend has purchased a Guiller motorcycle from a Frenchman living in Scotland and I was trying to find out more about it for him (he is elderly and has no PC)?
The plate on the frame reads as follows;
G90
8Z27 OR 8727 OR 8Z2Z
7935
It has a small AMC engine but we couldn't get any numbers from it yet but I think it could be the 175cc model? It has never been registered in the UK? The previous owner had no paperwork either?
If anyone could help with technical details etc I'd appreciate it, thanks?
Regards
Gary A Reid
Cruden Bay
28th February 2005
In September 2004 I have bought a motorcycle made by the manufacturer René Guiller, type G88 with an engine AMC 125 cc ( AMC = Ateliers Mécanique du Centre, 9 Rue Agrippa d'Auvigné, Clermont-Ferrand in France ). This motorcycle must renewed totally; look at the photos in the attach.
Some facts :
- first day in running 05.03.1951
- licensenumber : 89 GB No. 092711
- Platenumber 761 DG 55, dated at 22.02.1965 on the name of Albert Muller in the village Villecloye, County de la Meuse in France
- Engine number AMC - D 08993
- Frame number 5287
- Carburator number AMAC 913 / 065
- 4 speed by foot as well as extra help with a handle by hand
If anyone is in the posession of any information, it doesn't mather what, everything is welcome !
En Septembre 2004 j'ai acheté une motocyclette du manufacteur René Guiller du type G88 avec un moteur AMC 125 cc ( AMC = Ateliers Mécanique du Centre, 9 Rue Agrippa d'Auvigné, Clermont-Ferrand en France ). Cette motocyclette doit être restauré totalement; voyez les photos en annexe.
Quels faits :
- date de 1ère remise en circulation 05.03.1951
- certificat d'immatriculation : 89 GB No. 092711
- No. immatriculation 761 DG 55, date 22.02.1965, au nom de Muller, Albert en domicile Villecloye, Préfecture de la Meuse en France
- No. moteur AMC - D 08993
- No. cadre 5287
- No. carburateur AMAC 913 / 065
- 4 vitesses par sélecteur au pied et levier auxiliaire à main
Si quelqu'un dispose des informations, cela ne fait rien, tous soit agréables !
Greetings/Salutations,
Willem van Vliet
Hoogstraat 65
3862 AK Nijkerk
the Netherlands / les Pays-Bas
E-mail w.vanvliet at wanadoo.nl
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005
subject: missing French manufacturer
Email: w.vanvliet at wanadoo.nl
message: I'm missing Guiller; he has produced several bikes in the 40's and 50's. René Guiller was formerly working at René Gillet. Guiller produced bikes with engines from AMC and other engine
suppliers.
I am in the possession of a Guiller G88 from 1951.
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