The Alma was a French

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manufactured by Établissements Alma in

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, between 1926 and 1929. Only a few cars of this marque were produced. The most significant model (maybe the only one) was a two-seater

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called ''Alma6'' or ''Alma Six'', referring to the proprietary in-line six cylinder engine of 1642 cc. The relatively small engines with three

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to a

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were developed by an aero engineer named

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. The engine was so flexible that a 2 speed gearbox was used. ''Alma'' cars were equipped with four wheel brakes.

References

Georgano, G.N. George Nicolas "Nick" Georgano (29 February 1932 – 22 October 2017Nick Georgano
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, "Alma", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp. 36. Vintage vehicles Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of France {{Veteran-auto-stub