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Derrington has since become a generic term for any evenly spaced, slotted
wheel (although Derrington made another style). However, Derrington was more
than just the spoke, it was also that striking laminate rim. The rims took a
downward turn over the years and today are nothing like the originals.
Moto-Lita uses a marine plywood to create their rims; they are reasonably
attractive, just not anything like the originals. Here is an original Victor
Derrington rim: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/105200736 You have to
imagine the colors when new. Here is a well preserved and varnish stripped
rim from a Healey Moto-Lita supplied 1965 Derrington:
http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/109383215 And last is my Derrington
style rim: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/109383211 (during
finishing). Compare all with current day Moto-Lita.
Mike L.
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