When production ceased in mid-1901, over 400 copies had been sold for 3,000 Francs (circa $600) each.
In October a Victoria Combination won its class in the Paris-Rambouillet-Paris event, covering the 100 kilometre course at 26 km/h (16 mph). By 1899 Victoria Combinations were participating in motoring events such as the 371 km Paris- St Malo race, finishing 23rd overall and second(last) in the class.
The name Victoria Combination described the lightweight, two-seater trailer commonly known as a Victoria, combined with the rear axle and drive mechanism from a motor tricycle that was placed in front to achieve front wheel drive. The engine was mounted on the front axle and so was rotated by the tiller steering.
It was variously powered by 1.75 or 2.5 horsepower (1.30 or 1.86 kW) De Dion-Bouton engine or a water cooled 3.5 horsepower (2.6 kW) Aster engine. In 1898/9 the French manufacturer Société Parisienne patented their front-wheel-drive articulated vehicle concept which they manufactured as a Victoria Combination.
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