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André Py
André Py (fl. 1898–1900) was a French automobile designer and early manufacturer. He is known for designing a three-wheeled motorized voiturette in 1899, which was produced by the Compagnie des Automobiles du Sud-Ouest in Angoulême, France. Py's lightweight car featured an unusual configuration with front-wheel drive and a rear-wheel steering system, an innovative but short-lived design.
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André Py (fl. 1898–1900) was a French automobile designer and early manufacturer. He is known for designing a three-wheeled motorized voiturette in 1899, which was produced by the Compagnie des Automobiles du Sud-Ouest in Angoulême, France. Py's lightweight car featured an unusual configuration with front-wheel drive and a rear-wheel steering system, an innovative but short-lived design.
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