Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1957 Douglas Dragonfly
No Reserve
Registration No: TYP 636
Frame No: 1850. 6 (Not visible)
MOT: Exempt
From a deceased estate
Stored for many years
Owned since 2006
By the end of World War II in 1945, Douglas Motors surprised the industry by resuming motorcycle production. It was widely expected that the company had shifted focus after being taken over by Aero Engines Ltd., leaving few engineers to continue motorcycle development. However, the Douglas T35 was introduced, featuring the same 350cc flat-twin engine used in wartime generators, housed in a duplex frame with torsion bar rear suspension. The T35 defied expectations, becoming a successful export model. Factory records from 1947 show exports to countries including Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, Santiago, and Russia.
This 1957 Douglas Dragonfly was purchased by its late owner in 2006 as a fully restored machine. During his ownership, the Dragonfly was carefully maintained until around 2022, at which point it was placed into storage. While it has been preserved in good condition, some recommissioning will be necessary to return it to the road. The sale includes a V5C Registration Document, along with receipts for parts used during maintenance and various newspaper articles about the Douglas Dragonfly. This well-documented and iconic British motorcycle offers a wonderful opportunity for any enthusiast or collector.
