Based in Nürnberg, Germany, Ardie manufactured motorcycles from 1919 until 1958, named for its founder, Arno Dietrich.
At first Ardie made motorcycles with its own 305cc and 348cc single cylinder two-stroke engines until Dietrich was unfortunately killed in a racing accident in 1922, when the firm was taken over by the Bendit company. In 1925 the company switched to using engines from JAP, that ranged from 246cc through 996cc. Their specifications included one of the earliest uses of aluminum-alloy frames on a mass-produced motorcycle. In the 1930s Ardie switched again to engines made by the German companies Bark, Kūchen and Sachs.
In 1936 the company returned to making motorcycles with two-stroke engines of its own manufacture. During the Second World War the company made a model with Ardie’s own design of 350cc twin-cylinder side-valve four-stroke engine. After the war the company was taken over the Durkoop factory and made a range of single and twin-cylinder machines ranging from 122cc to 344cc.
This Ardie Motorcycle Project is offered from a Southern California collection. A starting point for restoration, potential buyers should satisfy themselves as to the condition of this motorcycle. Please Contact us with questions.
Location: Ventura, California
SOLD
