The Spyker Company was formed to manufacture carriages and other animal-drawn vehicles in 1880. But the history of the Spyker brand as a car manufacturer began in 1898. Jacob and Hendrik-Jan Spiker, the founders of the company, unexpectedly gained a lot of popularity by creating their first car, which had a high quality due to hand assembly.
Meaning and History
Spyker is a Dutch luxury car manufacturer founded by Hendrik-Jan Spijker and Jacobus Spijker in 1880. Throughout its history, Spyker has achieved notable accomplishments. They produced high-quality carriages in the early years and transitioned to manufacturing automobiles in 1898. Their vehicles were renowned for their craftsmanship and innovation, featuring advanced features such as four-wheel drive and six-cylinder engines. Spyker gained recognition for winning races and endurance events, including the grueling Paris-Rouen race in 1898. However, financial difficulties led to the company’s decline, and production ceased in 1926. In 2000, Spyker Cars N.V. was revived, focusing on luxurious sports cars. They produced exclusive models like the C8 Aileron and C12 Zagato, blending performance and exquisite design. Currently, Spyker continues to be a niche player in the luxury car market, offering limited edition vehicles that cater to discerning enthusiasts.
What is Spyker?
Spyker is a Dutch luxury car manufacturer known for producing high-performance sports cars with exquisite design and craftsmanship. The company has a rich heritage in automotive engineering and has gained recognition for its exclusive and limited-production vehicles.
1880 – 1926
Initially, the logo was just a brand name. It was written in black designer font on a white background with a capital letter.
1999 – now
The company’s logo is a car wheel with a screw in the center. It represents the fact that during the First World War, the brand Spyker, has teamed up with Dutch Aircraft Factory N.V., in the production of aviation technology.
In 1915, the Spyker company became the property of pilot Henri Weinmalen and began to produce aircraft, as a result of which a spoked wheel combined with an air propeller appeared on its logo with the Latin inscription “Nulla tenaci invia est via” (“there are no impassable roads for a persistent person”).
Emblem and Symbol
As for the meaning of the logo, it symbolizes the collaboration between Spyker and Dutch Aircraft Factory N.V. But the inscription “Nulla tenaci invia est via” on the lower part of the wheel in the logo means “The road is made by walking” in Latin. It is used by the company to this day.
