1927 DARMONT
Type DS
Engine no.

50418

An emblematic figure in the rise of French cyclecars, the Darmont brand established itself in the 1920s as a major player in a segment where lightness, mechanical simplicity and driving pleasure took precedence over raw power.

Built under license from Morgan and then developed with their own technical solutions, Darmont models were seductive for their efficiency, agility and remarkable weight/performance ratio.

The Type DS model, presented here in its 1927 vintage, perfectly illustrates this spirit.

Equipped with a chain-driven V-twin engine, a lightweight chassis and tapered bodywork, it offers a direct, lively and resolutely sporty ride.

Designed at a time when the road was a veritable field of mechanical expression, the DS stands out for its playful temperament and the purity of its architecture, typical of the competition cyclecars of the interwar period.

Today, Darmonts are particularly sought-after for their authentic charm, their rari...