Unic Model History

France · founded 1905

French manufacturer (1905–1938) renowned for the long-lived 12/14 hp taxi that dominated Paris and London cab ranks for two decades, before shifting to trucks after World War I.

Models

12/14 hp Taxi

The iconic monobloc 1944 cc four-cylinder taxi that dominated Paris and London cab ranks for roughly 25 years.

Taxi · 1907–1932
10/12 hp Twin

Unic's founding model — a 1798 cc twin-cylinder light car that launched the marque and appeared as early London taxi chassis.

Light car · 1905–1911
Type L

Post-war touring model with a 1847 cc four-cylinder, four-wheel brakes, and a sporting L3T3 Sport variant capable of 70 mph.

Touring car · 1922–1925
Type H1

Unic's first eight-cylinder car — a 2.5-litre straight-eight with overhead valves, introduced for 1929.

Touring car · 1929–1933
U4

A modern 2-litre four-cylinder with independent front suspension and a Cotal electromagnetic gearbox option — Unic's last passenger car family.

Saloon · 1934–1938
U6

A 3-litre six-cylinder flagship launched alongside the U4 in 1934, with an OHV pushrod engine and optional Cotal preselector gearbox.

Saloon · 1934–1938

Other makes