Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes. The models ranged from family cars to sports and luxury cars.During World War I Rolland-Pilain produced shells and parts for aircraft engines using a female work force.Participation in motor racing included several Grand Prix races and Le Mans 24 hours. The greatest success came in 1923, when Albert Guyot drove a Rolland-Pilain A22 to victory in the San Sebastián Grand Prix.