Alexis Stoppa was the brother of motorcycle builder Charles who opened a store named Alexis-Moto in Lyon in 1928. Post-war it became a Yamaha dealership run by Stoppa's daughter and son-in-law.
Beauvais, Paris
Marcel Beauvais competed in the Sidecar TT at the Isle of Man in 1958, 1959 and 1960 riding a Norton sidecar combination with P Marais.
Il n'est plus aujourd'hui un motocycliste de la région parisienne qui ne connaisse Jonquières-Motos, le magasin d'un de nos plus sportifs agents de la région parisienne, Marcel Beauvais.
Beauvais est un vrai spécialiste du sidecar, Il l'a prouvé dans les compétitions, et son palmarès d'avant-guerre et d'après guerre est des plus élogieux.
Today, there isn't a single motorcyclist in the Paris region who doesn't know Jonquières-Motos, the shop of one of our most sporting dealers in the Paris region, Marcel Beauvais.
Beauvais is a true sidecar specialist. He has proven it in competitions, and his pre-war and post-war record is highly impressive.
1947 Salon de la Motocyclette, Moto Revue. Courtesy Memoire du Cycle.
Th. Dupuis 1898, Montigny-la-Resle (Yonne).
Advertised "Cycles, Motocycles", displayed an image of a tricycle which strongly resembles a De Dion-Bouton. The document also states "Constructeur - Mecanicien". As there is no apparent mention of the name as a marque, it seems likely he had a workshop which repaired bicycles and motorcycles.
Fournier and Knopf, Rue Lafayette, show four motor-bicycles and one "Avant-train," two-seater. Two of the bicycles are of American build throughout, and are named the "Thomas" and "Dayton" respectively. The other machines appear to be built up with American frames and French motors and equipment. One of them has a "Star" motor of 2½ h.p., placed vertically, well forward on the down tube. A heavy outside flywheel is used, and a wide flat belt drive fitted. Carburetter is a simple form of spray. Only a single band brake of great power is used, this being fitted on rear hub, and worked from the handlebar. Pump lubrication and coil ignition are used. The other machine has a 2 h.p. Buchet motor fixed vertically between bracket and down tube. This has a spray carburetter, single lever control, and V belt drive. The Avant-train has a vertical 4 h.p. motor, Star make, with outside flywheel, and water-cooled head. The motor is clamped to a single tube, which forms the main tube of frame. Drive is by a 1in. gutta-percha belt. Only one brake is fitted on this machine.
Paris Salon 1902 in Motor Cycling, December 17th, 1902.
French motorcycle dealer and road-racing champion, notable for having ridden his Vespa from France to England before there was a tunnel.
His widow, Dominique, married IOM winner Jack Findlay.
See also Special Monneret
Wikipedia FR: Georges Monneret
Paris Salon de l'Automobile, Octobre 1948
B.S.A. AND SUNBEAM AT MOVÉA
L'agent général pour la France de B.S.A. présente les différents modèles de la grande marque, parmi lesquels la nouvelle 500 cmc. deux cylindres verticaux sera particulièrement entourée. Une autre solution du bicylindre est celle de la Sunbeam avec son moteur en ligne. Cette machine, de conception originale avec son bloc, sa fourche télescopique et ses pneus de forte section, a fait sensation partout où elle a été exposée. Il en circule quelques rares exemplaires en France, aux mains de privilégiés qui ne cachent pas leur absolue satisfaction de cette machine souple, silencieuse, très maniable malgré son apparence imposante et d'un fini sans critique.
Movéa est également agent de NewHudson. Mais on ne sait encore à l'heure actuelle si ces machines pourront être exposées.
The general agent for France of BSA presents the various models of the major brand, among which the new 500cc twin-cylinder vertical model will be particularly prominent. Another twin-cylinder option is the Sunbeam with its inline engine. This machine, with its original design featuring a unique engine block, telescopic forks, and wide tyres, has caused a sensation wherever it has been exhibited. A few rare examples circulate in France, in the hands of privileged owners who make no secret of their absolute satisfaction with this smooth, quiet, and highly maneuverable machine, despite its imposing appearance and impeccable finish.
Movéa is also an agent for New Hudson. But it is not yet known at at this time whether these machines will be able to be exhibited.
1948 Paris Salon, Motocycles. Courtesy Memoire du Cycle.
Frenchman Christian de Vilaseca was the largest Honda dealer in Europe in the mid-1970s. He built the Japauto endurance racers based on the Honda Four which won the B'ol d'Or in 1973.
Japauto 1972~1976
JCM
Joël Corroy was based in Vesoul, France, in the 1980s. The firm, which produced JCM trials motorcycles, was purchased by Streit in 1987.
Nova Motors
Marketed by Nova Gruppe GmbH, 75031 Eppingen.
Website: nova-motors.de
In 2025 the firm offered: Elektroroller, Motorroller, Motorräder, Elektromobile,
It is not clear where the products originate.
Éts POCH, Neuilly-s-Seine
C.Z. AND JAWA
LES C.Z. ET LES JAWA
Ces motocyclettes tchèques ont fait sensation lors de leur apparition en France; même les profanes étaient séduits par la sobriété de leur ligne et leur technique extrêmement étudié ...
JAWA 125 cmc
Fourche avant téiescopique
Suspension arrière
Changement de vitesse par sélecteur
Vitesse : 100 km. heure
Consommation : 3 litres aux 100 km.
CZ 125 cmc
Fourche avant emboutie
Silencieux réglable à la main
Vitesse : 80 km. heure
Éts POCH, 127, Av. de Neuilly, NEUILLY-s-SEINE
Téléphone : SABlons 61-70
These Czech motorcycles caused a sensation when they appeared in France; even those unfamiliar with them were captivated by their understated design and their highly sophisticated technology...
1948 Paris Salon, Motocycles. Courtesy Memoire du Cycle.
