Boudier Super B58: The Hidden Gem of French Scooters

Hidden Marvel - France has always been a playground for inventive minds in the world of scooters. Over the years, several mysterious models have emerged, leaving enthusiasts intrigued and historians curious. Among these early experiments were the Proto Delaplace and the Gloobyscoot—two scooters that hinted at the daring creativity of French engineers but largely faded into obscurity. Their brief appearances set the stage for other innovations, including one particularly captivating model: the 1957 Boudier Super B58. 

The Boudier Super B58 scooter was designed by Pierre Boudier and uses a 125 cc horizontal Ydral's engine combined with the 3-speed manual transmission system. (Picture from: Pinterest)

Designed by Pierre Boudier, the Super B58 combined a 125 cc horizontal engine from Ydral with a 3-speed manual transmission. Its prototype first appeared at the Salon de l’Auto in Paris in October 1957, capturing attention with its futuristic design, though information about its manufacturer remained a mystery at the time.

 

Production was eventually handled by

The 1957 Boudier Super B58 has debuted at the
Salon de l'Auto 1957 held in Paris in October.  
(Picture from:  CyberMotorcycle)

Ateliers Aéronautiques de Rambouillet. The scooter featured a fiberglass body, making it lightweight and visually unique.  

 

At the front, it carried a traditional scooter-style headlight, enhanced by a large fog light embedded in the front guard, blending style with practicality.

The 1957 Boudier Super B58 has unique-
shaped luggage under the handlebars.  
(Picture from:  MotoScooter)

Its technical features were equally notable. The Boudier Super B58 was equipped with foot-operated integral hydraulic brakes alongside an independent front brake mounted on the handlebars.

 

The rear housed the fuel tank, spare tires, and an oscillating suspension system, while the front suspension incorporated drawn-wheel mechanics with Neiman rings, providing comfort and stability on the road.

 

Plans existed to introduce a 50 cc version alongside the 125 cc model in the fall, but this smaller scooter never reached production. As a result, the Super B58 remained the only scooter ever produced under the Boudier brand, cementing its status as a rare and mysterious figure in French scooter history. 😢

 

To this day, the current whereabouts of the Boudier Super B58 are unknown, adding to its allure. For those fascinated by unique scooters, one more design worth noting is the Lutz, with its rounded and elegant styling. It stands as a final nod to the creativity and bold experimentation that defined France’s mid-century scooter era—a world of machines that were as innovative as they were elusive. 

The Boudier Super B58 has applied the fiberglass body, conventional scooter-style headlight with a large fog light below within the front guard, and foot operated-integral hydraulic brakes and the independent front brake on the handlebars. (Picture from: Club-Ydral)

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