1949 Derny d’Entrainement Bordeaux-Paris 98cc Zurcher
This rare machine is one of the original Derny Cycle-racing pacers. You can see more details of the model below:
I have a Cyclotandem Derny for restoration, which is also in this 2nd BuyVintage auction. You can see it on page 43 of this website catalogue. The tandem and the pacer would make an excellent pair!
This rare Derny is owned by my pal Peter. He bought it from our mutual friend Richard, but neither of them have had it running. In fact, these pacers are quite hard to ride – so there’s a challenge for the successful bidder!
That is what we really like about cyclemotors: they are reminiscent of the earliest pioneer motorcycles. And the Derny, with its distinctive handlebar-mounted petrol tank and the sizeable Zurcher (98cc) engine between your legs, has the most primitive pioneering early-20th Century styling of them all.
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The idea of the Derny was designed and constructed by two French ex-racing cyclists called Roger Derny and Sons. This was the conventional “motos de stayer” (in the UK, “Big Motors” is the term used today). These type of pacing machines used first for the Bordeaux-Paris were not very reliable for road use. So another type of pacing machine had to be designed. And as a result the Derny was born and put into production in 1938.
The Derny brothers’ first factory was at 81, Avenue St. Mande and later they moved to Avenue du General Bizot, both in the French capital. When the parent factory closed in 1956, Derny machines for the Bordeaux-Paris were maintained and rebuilt by Service Derny of 88, Rue Picpus, Paris until 1974. Derny carried on making other types of machines but closed in 1958.
Later on, another type of Derny was re-introduced called a ‘Burdin.’ This machine had many problems: the mobylette engine and the frame were not strong enough for the job. Many manufacturers have tried to change the design over the years but have gone back to the original design because it is still as good today as it was way back in 1938. Pacers today are still called Derny – a fitting tribute to the Derny brothers who first thought the idea up in the first place.
Dernys today are made by Arie Simon. He used to make them in Holland, but has now moved his business to Neepelt, Belgium. The Siemon Dernys are used on the road, 6-Days and Keirins by all the pacers on the continent and the UK. They are made of the highest quality.
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PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE BIDDING
OWNER: Peter Smith
LOCATION: Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23, United Kingdom.
DELIVERY: is not included in this auction. Our website contains details of recommended delivery services.
United Kingdom – delivery is £70 for a 2-wheeler to most parts of the UK.
Europe – delivery is under €400 Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, etc.
North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan – we’ll organize shipping for you.
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VEHICLE CONDITION: Vintage vehicles are wonderful beasts – but each has an individual personality and they sometimes have bad days just like you and me.
You will need basic mechanical skills (or a local mechanic) to use one on a regular basis.
2-Stroke engines – and cyclemotors in particular – are notoriously unreliable. Basic servicing is generally required if unused for even a few weeks.
These are rare vehicles whose values are not necessarily based on running order.
Unless an auction description specifically states that the vehicle is running, THE VEHICLE IS SOLD FOR RESTORATION.
I purposely understate the condition of any vintage vehicle sold on behalf of a 3rd party. I am not liable for the condition of any vehicle not owned by me.
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