[Healeys] Derrington Wheels PART 2

[Michael Lempert]

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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.