Endurance - Monopole

The Monopole car, specifically the Monopole Motors brand, is not widely known in mainstream automotive history, but it is tied to a few niche aspects of motorsport and automotive design.

Monopole Motors was a French automobile manufacturer that existed during the early 20th century. The brand is particularly notable for producing cars designed for motorsport, which was a growing industry in the early 1900s.

The company had a focus on building racing cars and sporting vehicles, producing lightweight and performance-oriented vehicles for competition in various motorsport events.

One of the key features of Monopole cars was the single-seater design, particularly suited for racing events, hence the name "Monopole," which is derived from "monoposto" (Italian for "single seat").

Monopole cars were also associated with a distinctive look and design, often featuring sleek bodywork to improve aerodynamics and enhance their speed and performance on race tracks. While Monopole cars had a following in early motorsport circles, they were not widely produced, and as a result, they are considered somewhat rare today.

The brand didn’t gain massive commercial success like some of the other more famous manufacturers of the era. Today, the Monopole name does not have the same recognition as larger automotive marques, but the cars they produced remain of interest to vintage motorsport enthusiasts and those who collect classic cars, particularly in France.