Made in France, 1901-1962
From 1901 to 1931 the company's office address was:
Société des Cycles Automoto
55 av. de la Grande Armée
PARIS (17°)
The factory was in Saint-Étienne, Loire.
Originally owned by Chavanet, Gros, Pichard et Cie (1901-1918), pioneer manufacturer Automoto built robust machines powered by proprietory engines from Blackburne, Chaise, Zurcher, JAP and Villiers, and after WWII mainly French AMC 250cc OHV engines and Aubier-Dunne two-strokes. Gearboxes supplied by Burman, Chaise, JAP and Peugeot.
Automoto built their own engines in the early years, and these were supplied to English manufacturer Acme.
The factory merged with the Peugeot group in 1931 and manufacture ceased in 1962.
See also: Automoto History
Peugeot-built models included:
Model notes
Sources: JLB Creations, et al
Hello,
I'm wondering if you can help me with my problem, please.
I have a vintage motorcycle with a Campbell / Automoto gearbox and clutch that needs to be rebuilt.
Although I searched the internet, I did not find any pictures, instructions, books or parts lists to help me take these parts apart.
The gearbox and clutch are Campbell brand, model M2, serial number 391.
Any information or picture would be of great help,
Thank you for your time.
Regards Michel
Norwich UK
Try this page for premix
and this one for French resources
Tue Apr 18 2017
zen-47 at hotmail.fr
riva
sarah zen-47 at otmail.fr
bonjour pourriez vous me donnais l années de la moto marque automoto 250cc type A12
Translation:
Hello could you give me the years of motorcycle brand automoto 250cc type A12
Sat Oct 15 2016
mkaravasili at btinternet.com
How many Automoto 24's still exist
Automoto A24 S Tourisme
How many Automoto A24's exist.
What was the production year
Year and production figures unknown. Currently extensive searches reveal no information at all, not even the existence of such a model. Ed.
Thank you for the taking time to look into the history of my Automoto motor cycle.
I believe that a lot of Transport in France was destroyed during the country's occupation in WW2 more so as the retreating army left.
The surviving Motorcycles, cars and Trucks etc were either very carfully hidden and more than likely used for French resistance activity.
The FFI Civilian French army which was activated at the time of the D day certainly commissioned anything that moved including captured enemy transport.
I intend to visit the Automoto factory museum to try to glean further information including some technical spec for the Engine.
So far I've relied entirely on my 30 odd years Experience as a Porsche engineer to bring the bike back to life after lying inactive since the nineteen sixties.
Its not been stripped and restored but remains in very original condition incidentally.
Kind regards
Michael Karavasili
Thu Mar 31 2016
alangmorley1 at aol.com
French Motorcycle
Automoto 125 AD 1951
I have purchased a 1951 Automoto 125 AD, do you know where I can get information/literature on it
derby, England
Wed Oct 14 2015
guido.lippi at gmail.com
Service Manual
Automoto AV125
I'm looking for a service manual for the Villiers D10 Type T43 semi block engine, do you know where I can organize one ?
Greetings from Switzerland
Guido
Thu Aug 27 2015
Stevieadd20 at yahoo.co.uk
Maintenance Manual
Automoto 125/175 convertion 1952
I've recently bought my Automoto from France and I'm in desperate need of a maintenance manual. I believe it's been converted to a 175 for stroke with a foot pedal gear change. Can anyone help please.
Many thanks. Stevie
N/E England. Teesside
Sat Aug 02 2014
automotoclub at aol.com
Automoto models
Automoto MF4
This is an 1927 Automoto MF4 175cc sport. Does anybody have any colour pictures or tecnical information for it.
Blackpool
Tue Apr 08 2014
executivwash at gmail.com
Electrical system
Automoto 1954 100cc AMC
Hi, I am restoring a 1954 Automoto and need the complete electrical system.
Can you help?
Regards
Joe
Funchal, Portugal
Wed Jul 03 2013
m.lanini AT ibimet.cnr.it
automoto A3 entretube 350cc
I have A3 model y.1928/29
Italia, Florence city
Mon Jun 24 2013
garth<at>sunatasigns.co.za
Front Mudguard Logo
Automoto A9
Good morning,
I am currently restoring the only Automoto bike in South Africa, so I do not have any people I can speak to. I am looking for a photo of the logo that goes onto the front mudguard of the bike. I would appreciate it if you can supply me with any help.
I have attached a photograph of the bike, prior to stripping for restoration.
Kind regards,
Garth Edwards
South Africa
....
Thanks for the reply. The Automoto is a 1928. I now have her completely stripped and am busy getting the dents out of the tins. The tank is going to be my biggest challenge as it is fairly rusted inside.
Kind regards,
Thu Oct 18 2012
phileborgne<at>wanadoo.fr
Bjr recherche roue AR ou moyeu tambour droite et gauche
automoto automoto environ1928
PARIS
Wed Oct 12 2011
bart<at>ducati.be
Automoto c. 1929
automoto no idea 175cc
looking for info : model/ year etc
Sat Nov 27 2010
aguerrini78<at>libero.it
informazioni
automoto a9
Sono in possesso della seguente moto, avete della documentazione da mandarmi? Anche le scede tecniche. Ringrazio anticipatamente
romanengo
Sat Apr 10 2010
wittig<at>germanynet.de
automoto
1928 ?
Hello im Intr . in maschine parts and caburator needed help
Dresden , germany
Sat Feb 20 2010
josepbo at hotmail.es
Automoto 100 AM
AUTOMOTO 100 AM
Necesito informacion sobre una Automoto 100 AM con motor Villiers 98 cc. Gracias.
Cataluna
Thu Sep 10 2009
davidl at finditondot com
Automoto AL9
I uploaded a few years ago my A9 Photo Derilict. I now have it on the road although not totally original. Success in the 2009 Banbury run (entry 126)
Oxford, UK
It's registered 1930. Unfortunately the front forks are not correct for the machine so I will have to make do for the time being. Its 350cc with a Campbell three speed Gearbox, AMAC Carb. On its first out (The rose of the shires run by Sunbeam owners club) it broke down about 10 miles from the end with a stripped Tappet bolt. I fixed that and took it on the Banbury Run and it completed it with no problems. So I am quite happy with the result. I even managed to be filmed by someone and it's on You tube (Banbury Run 2009) and I got my photo on the first page of the Banbury run website.
All the best
David Loveridge
Mon Aug 03 2009
hansoverveld at hotmaildot com
motorcycle
Automoto Grand Raid
I have a automoto grand Raid with Chaise 500 ohc
need pictures of lubrication pipes on the cilinderhead
can anyone help
netherlands
Fri Dec 05 2008
heurlin.thierry at neuf.fr
history
automoto all models
hello
The book is listed in the publications section. Ed.
Sat Nov 29 2008
cyclomar56 at orange.fr
recherche boite a vitesse
automoto annee 1928 cylindree175cc
recherche boite a vitesse automoto annee 1928 cylindree 175cc cordialeent
Translation:
Mag-speed 175cc Automoto years 1928 Mag-speed Automoto years 1928 CYLINDER CAPACITY 175cc
Fri Oct 31 2008
laurentmartinaud at orange.fr
Recensement
Automoto tout modèle
je recense tout les modèles Automoto depuis 1992
Pour tout renseignement
envoyer type,n° de cadre et moteur, année
Thu Jul 17 2008
cr33217 at telenet.be
The brand "Automoto"
all all
Hi Sheldon, here I'am again.
The site of the Automoto club of France
motos.automoto.ifrance.com (404)
greetings from Belgium,
Michael Reyntjens
France
Sun Mar 09 2008
a.verdam1 at chello.nl
Automoto pictures
Automoto A 9
Here are some pictures of my recently restaurated Automoto A 9 from ca.1930
Fri Apr 13 2007
eu at emanuelbarbosadot com
Mistery 1920's motorcycle
Unknown
Hello, I own a 1910/1920's motorcycle but I don't know the brand. I was told that it was an AUTOMOTO 175cc but I'm not sure. Can you please help me to identify it? Thanks!
Porto, Portugal
.........
Turns out the bike is a Thomann Monovitesse...
Wed Mar 21 2007
grahamwatts at postmaster.co.uk
automoto 125cc 1952
please can I have help with information about this motocycle and manuals fot automotos
cardiff
...........
Have you any images
automoto 125 1952
help with information about motocycle and manuals for the above motocycle
regards gpw
cardiff
Wed Dec 13 2006
emanuelbarbosa at yahoodot com
Automoto 1920
I have an AUTOMOTO from 1920's but no idea about the model - it seems to be 175 cc but I'm not 100% certain. Can somebody help me with images? where can I get parts? I live in Portugal
Porto
Sun Dec 03 2006
Davidl at finditondot com
Rebuilding + information
Automoto AL9
I Have an Automoto AL9 in need of total restoration. This is coming along slowly but any contacts with advise / spares would be appreciated. I have quite a lot of information on Automotos in general and a parts book for the A9. Would be
happy to share this information.
Oxfordshire
Tue Oct 10 2006
amg at fastwebnet.it
Automoto with motor P109
Please need help with this motorcycles!
I need photos,year of built, where to find spare parts etc.etc
Mon Jul 24 2006
caroline.gunston at tiscali.fr
auto moto125mc
125mc
hello,
please can you help me. I have bought an automoto type 125mc motorcycle. Can you tell me if any owners club exsists for these machines, because I need some spares, many thanks, Barry Selwood
France
Fri May 19 2006
bikemanjase at hotmail.co.uk
Automoto
Dont Know but 200cc
Automoto, seen at Thorney steam weekend 13th May 2006
Thorney, England
Mon Oct 24 2005
terrybarns at btinternetdot com
automoto
have just come across automoto motorcycle in England,
lable on frame says Type 130CH No. 015932. French reg 622-AJ-07. can you help identify etc. Thanks Terry
Wed Jun 15 2005
amg at fastwebnet.it
automoto
dove posso trovare fotografie relative ad AutoMoto con motore P109?
Translation: where I can find photographs related to AutoMoto with P109 motor?
