Napier
Napier cars, produced by the British engineering company D. Napier & Son, were among the earliest and most influential automobiles in the early 20th century. Founded in the late 1800s, Napier initially gained fame for its precision engineering in other fields before venturing into the automotive world in 1900. The company quickly became a pioneer in car manufacturing, known for its powerful and reliable engines. Napier was particularly renowned for its luxurious and high-performance vehicles, which set numerous speed records and won prestigious races such as the Gordon Bennett Cup. Their innovative use of advanced technology, such as the six-cylinder engine in 1904, positioned Napier as a leader in automotive engineering. Despite its eventual decline and cessation of car production in the 1920s, Napier’s contributions to early automobile development and motorsport left a lasting legacy in the industry.
