Lot details Registration No: Un-Reg Frame No: 2362/6 Engine No: 9710/5 cc: 350 MOT Expiry Date: Exempt
Introduced during 1955 the Dragonfly featured a completely revised set of cycle parts housing an engine that, although clearly derived from the earlier unit, had been refined. Consequently a stiffer crankshaft assembly was fitted to a stiffer set of crankcases. A pivoted fork frame with conventional shock absorbers, a first for Douglas, and Earles forks replaced the torsion bar sprung frame and "Radiadraulic" leading link front forks employed by the previous "Mark" models. A great deal of attention had been paid to "cleaning up" the appearance of the engine which adopted a single carburettor .The clean lines of the engine and transmission were complimented by a set of valanced mudguards and a fuel tank which blended into the fixed headlight housing. The new model was well received by both the press and public but the company's reliance on one model placed them at a disadvantage, restricting their potential sales volume. The company was already in the hands of the Official Receiver when the Dragonfly was introduced and were sold to the Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company in 1956 who promptly ceased motorcycle production with the consequence that Dragonfly's are comparatively rare machines.
The example offered, finished in red and black has the distinction of never being registered. Unusually it is fitted with twin carburettors. Described by the vendor as being in good condition throughout it has recently benefitted from some paintwork and is accompanied by a letter from Douglas.
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