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Impéria automobile factory
Built in 1907, the Imperia car factory still dominates the village of Nessonvaux. It was established in the valley of the Vesdre by the Belgian engineer Adrien Piedboeuf who invented one of the first hybrid car engines as well as the electric cigarette lighter.![53923315206_3a75f13ea0_c.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/a24/a2481fb9eccea848376a2f0d6ba794ff.jpg)
The factory originally tested its cars on local roads, but people started to complain.
The owner then came up with the original idea of building a test track on the factory roof, a few years before Fiat built its famous rooftop track in Turin.
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My second of 3 euro road trips this yr (I know Im a lucky bastard but u know u get to that stage in life) was a 8 day epic mostly solo trip with over 45 explores so its difficult to know where to start but this one was just another pin on a map for me, I had no idea about the history mentioned above & therefore neglected to get any pic of the remains of the test track but can assure you the track isnt much to see.
The rest of the site however is rather nice & its more recent history is more prominent.
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Founded by Mr José LAMY, this company of Liège origin has constantly developed and innovated in order to become a key player in its field.
Supported by his wife Irène and his sons José and Michel, both construction engineers, Mr. Lamy ensured the management and development of the group for many years. Today, the third generation of the family is at the head of the company: Jordane and Joan Lamy.
Surrounded by a team of dynamic and motivated specialists, they manage and coordinate the development of each group project.
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That will do from here, more pics if you are interested as always on my flickr here https://www.flickr.com/photos/149212758@N08/albums/72177720319530431/