1927 Darmont Special Engine no.

53001 (vehicle registration) Carte grise de collection Roger Darmont cyclecars, under license from Morgan, were manufactured in Courbevoie by Roger Darmont, agent for France since 1919.

He subsequently marketed his own vehicles, culminating in the Darmont Spécial in 1925.

The Darmont Spécial quickly became the darling of the small Courbevoie manufacturer's faithful.

The engine is a French version of the English Blackburne.

On November 1, 1926, Darmont announced that it would go on sale, but deliveries would not take place until 1927, after it had passed through the Mines.

In Moto Revue, the manufacturer claims that the Darmont Spécial meets the demand of numerous sportsmen wishing to take part in sporting events.

According to advertising at the time, it was "capable" of speeds of up to 150 km/h.

The Darmont Spécial was a great success, collecting laurels in events such as the kilometer run, hill climb, etc.

For example, taken from the Darmon...