Hi all,
Did you know that it is now 98 years since production of the Douglas marque of motorcycles began? Production by the company of Douglas Motorcycles Limited began in Bristol, UK, in 1907.
This means that the Centennial Year of the Douglas will occur during 2007. By coincidence, it is also the 50th year since production of Douglas motorcycles ceased.
We believe it is cause for celebration and are hoping that many Douglas enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand and in other countries around the world will agree with us.
What do you think about organising a Douglas rally to celebrate the anniversary? For starters let's dub it say the Australian Douglas Centenary Rally. Ian and I have tossed it around a bit and our preliminary thoughts are perhaps to organise a 4-day rally for Douglas machines only to be held somewhere in the Southern Highlands region of NSW, sometime during the first half of 2007.
Let us know what you think by posting your comments and ideas here.
Consider and tell us if such a rally was organised whether you would participate and support it, how might it be financed, what events might be organised, would you help in organising or the running of such a rally, if so, in what capacity could you help? - and tell us about any other ideas you may have.
Maybe you would like to make a more formal and private response. If so you may do so by sending an e-mail to adcr@douglasmotorcycles.net or by writing to ADCR c/- PO Box 234 Victor Harbor South Australia 5211.
Ian and Alwyn