Tag: history of motoring in Mallorca

Primer coche en Mallorca
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First car in Mallorca

Did you know that the first car to arrive in Mallorca came to the island in 1897? On 8 April that year, a remarkable Roger-Benz arrived in Palma from Marseille, introducing Mallorcans to a revolutionary new invention that could travel without horses. Discover the fascinating story of Mallorca’s first car, the wealthy owner who brought it to the island, the difficulties involved in getting this pioneering vehicle on the road and the extraordinary fact that, more than 125 years later, the original Roger-Benz is still preserved in Mallorca.

Condesas y duquesas de Mallorca
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Cars made in Mallorca: the story of the CBA Condesa and Duquesa

Did you know that some remarkably unusual classic cars were actually made in Mallorca? The CBA Condesa and Duquesa were built in Palma during the 1980s, combining a distinctive Belle Époque-inspired design with the simple and reliable mechanical components of the Citroën 2CV. With around 200 examples produced on the island, these rare vehicles have become a fascinating piece of Mallorca’s automotive and industrial history. Discover the story behind the cars made in Mallorca and the unusual CBA Condesa and Duquesa.

First car registered in Spain
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First car registered in Spain

Did you know that the first car registered in Spain was registered in Mallorca? On 31 October 1900, a French Clément quadricycle received the registration plate PM-1, making it the first officially registered car in Spain. Discover the fascinating story behind this pioneering vehicle, its Mallorcan owner José Sureda Fuentes and the beginnings of motoring on the island at the dawn of the 20th century.

Loryc a car manufactured in Mallorca
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Loryc a car manufactured in Mallorca

Did you know that cars were manufactured in Mallorca more than a century ago? Between 1921 and 1929, the Loryc brand built small cars and cyclecars on the island, combining Mallorcan craftsmanship with French engines and taking part in prestigious motor races. Despite its success, the company eventually disappeared as mass-produced French cars became increasingly competitive. Discover the fascinating story of Loryc, a car made in Mallorca, and how this forgotten Mallorcan motoring brand was brought back to life decades later as an electric car.