Recommencing production in 1946, the Scott Flying Squirrel was little changed from its pre-WW2 guise. Thus, its twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, two-stroke engine drove a three-speed gearbox via a central primary chain and was housed in a rigid duplex frame equipped with Webb girder forks. The latter were soon exchanged for Dowty air-sprung telescopic items but the model had become decidedly ‘old hat’ by the late 1940s. However, Scott had such a loyal following that even the closure of its Saltair factory at the end of 1950 did not signal an end. Instead, long-term marque enthusiast Matt Holder acquired the remaining stock via his Aerco Jig and Tool Company and relocated production to Birmingham. Available for the next decade or so, the ‘Birmingham Scotts’ evolved to feature pivoted fork frames but remained true to the marque’s distinctive powerplant.

Reportedly restored prior to being acquired by the late vendor for his collection some twenty-five years ago, this ‘Birmingham Scott’ Flying Squirrel is now in need of recommissioning following a period of disuse. Offered for sale without reserve or paperwork, the Scott Owners’ Club should hopefully be able to assist with getting it DVLA registered again should a new owner wish to return the ‘Holder Special’ to the King’s Highway.