Featured Pages Pierton Gaston Durand, the manufacturer, was talented racer who registered 44 patents between 1925 and 1953.
Pierton of ParisMurder and Mayhem In May 1998 three rare classic racing motorcycles were stolen, an AJS 7R, a Matchless G45 and a G50. The story involves two murders and a good many other motorcycles.
Stolen Classics
The Dane was produced in 1920. It was priced at £75 and had a 348cc two-stroke Precision or JAP engine coupled to a two-speed gearbox. They also spoke of a 6hp or 8hp twin, fitted with a three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox. It is not thought that many of the singles were built, and there is no evidence that the twins were produced.
May 6th, 1920. Advertised in The Motor Cycle for £75.