The sales platforms between individuals and professionals swarm on the internet, but until recently, none was completely dedicated to the world of mechanics. This gap is now filled by Rusty Bobby, an innovative marketplace entirely devoted to spare parts and materials for motorcycles, cars, motorcycultures and even whole vehicles.
Designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, Rusty Bobby offers a simple and secure sales and purchase experience. Users can deposit their advertisements for free and only pay a commission during the sale, calculated as a declining percentage of the amount. Payment is secure, based on a whole system, to provide a maximum guarantee to its users.
An idea born of passion and observation
Behind this project hides Cédric Bancarel, entrepreneur in the soul and unconditional motorcycle of motorcycles. From the age of 18, he won his motorcycle license and developed a real collection of emblematic two-wheelers, including a Yamaha 350XT from 1987, several Ducati and a Honda CB500 Four in 1972.
After several years in the industry, Cédric launched himself into entrepreneurship. It was in 2021, with his partner Fabien Salantel, that the idea of Rusty Bobby was born. Inspired by resale practices on second -hand platforms like Vinted, Fabien notes the absence of an equivalent solution in the mechanical universe. Cédric, seduced by the potential of the project, then decides to invest and fully get involved in this adventure.
A marketplace thought for the mechanical community
Rusty Bobby is not limited to a simple announcement platform. It is designed to provide a precise and exhaustive experience thanks to a particularly fine and intuitive tree structure. Whether for a motorcycle, a car, a tiller or even tomorrow a collection tractor of a collection, Rusty Bobby aims to cover all the needs of mechanical enthusiasts.
Registration on the site requires rigorous procedures, such as sending supporting documents (identity card, RIB, Kbis extract for professionals), in order to ensure a confidence environment. Ultimately, Rusty Bobby plans to extend to other niche markets such as boating, heavy goods vehicles or agricultural vehicles.
A project aligned with circular economy values
Beyond the simple commercial transaction, Rusty Bobby carries a real mission: to encourage re-use of mechanical parts and fight against waste. Through his platform, Cédric Bancarel and his team wish to promote repair rather than replacement, thus actively participating in the circular economy and the reduction of the ecological footprint.
The project has encountered many technical, financial and legal challenges. Initially planned to be launched in one year, the founders will have taken three years to put a successful and reliable platform online. The site has finally emerged in August 2024, and Today, less than a year after the launch, there are already more than 30,000 online announcements.
Today, Rusty Bobby claims its authenticity and its unique character on the market.
A human and entrepreneurial adventure
Cédric Bancarel, very involved in local entrepreneurial life through organizations such as the CPME of Corrèze and the Center for Young Managers (CJD), carries high social and environmental liability values. Rusty Bobby is also the fruit of this deep commitment to projects with meaning and impact.
For Cédric, Rusty Bobby is undoubtedly the most proud project: “Our marketplace concretely helps people find rare and not found pieces. It contributes to preserving our mechanical heritage and actively participates in the ecological transition. We have every reason to believe it ”.
In summary, Rusty Bobby is much more than a marketplace, it is a project of enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts of mechanics of all generations.
