Michel Irat
Illustration — Musée Automobile Reims Champagne The Michel Irat was a French automobile manufactured from 1929 until 1930 in Paris. Georges Irat bought the Chaigneau-Brasier company and changed its name to that of his son Michel. Production continued of the old models which used a side valve 1086 cc four-cylinder engine.
Michel Irat
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- Founded
- 1929
- Headquarters
- Paris
- Activity
- automotive industry
- Dissolved
- 1930
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Illustration — Musée Automobile Reims Champagne The Michel Irat was a French automobile manufactured from 1929 until 1930 in Paris. Georges Irat bought the Chaigneau-Brasier company and changed its name to that of his son Michel. Production continued of the old models which used a side valve 1086 cc four-cylinder engine.
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In 1930 Georges Irat combined the company with his own larger operation. At least one example (1929) survives in private ownership in England, whilst another was rumoured to exist in Belgium in 1985.

Michel Irat CB 2 (1930), Berline semi Weymann, 4 cyl., moteur culbuté, 1086 cm 3, 7 cv fiscaux, vitesse max. 95 km/h (Musée Automobile Reims Champagne, Reims, Marne, France)
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1930 Michel Irat CB 2
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1929
Michel Irat established.
1929
Michel Irat is recorded from 1929.
1929
Michel Irat was established or created on 1 January 1929.
1930
Michel Irat ceased.
1930
Michel Irat was dissolved or ceased on 1 January 1930.
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The circumstances in which Michel Irat stands. Established or created on 1 January 1929. Dissolved or ceased on 1 January 1930. Recorded as automobile manufacturer. Irat operates in automotive industry. Irat has its headquarters at Paris.
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