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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1957 Douglas Dragonfly 348cc
1957 Douglas Dragonfly 348cc
Lot Number: 476
1957 Douglas Dragonfly 348cc
Well restored, matching numbers 1957 350cc Douglas Dragonfly. 348cc flat-twin, four-stroke OHV generating 17bhp. Factory records suggest that this bike was a factory demonstrator. In running order.
- ESTIMATE: £1,500 - £2,500
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
692 AAE
SUMMARY
Well restored, matching numbers 1957 350cc Douglas Dragonfly. 348cc flat-twin, four-stroke OHV generating 17bhp. Factory records suggest that this bike was a factory demonstrator. In running order.
DESCRIPTION
- After WWII, Douglas was in financial difficulty and reduced its output to the 350cc flat-twin engine models with the engine mounted across the frame
- The last new motorcycle produced by the company, the 1955 Dragonfly, was built around an improved version of the existing engine
- Despite its riding comfort being described as 'equal to a car's', only 1,457 Dragonfly motorcycles were sold before the company was taken over and production ended in 1957
- 348cc flat-twin, four-stroke OHV generating 17bhp. 4-speed box with chain final drive
- This late 1957 example was purchased by our vendor in 1977 and restored to its current condition
- Factory records suggest that this bike was a factory demonstrator
- In running order and matching numbers
- Large history file with numerous manuals and other paperwork. UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 476
- Make
- DOUGLAS
- Model
- DRAGONFLY
- Registration Number
- 692 AAE
- Frame Number
- 2200/6
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 2200/6
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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