Lot details Registration No: Un-Reg Frame No: T.B.A. Engine No: T.B.A. cc: 350 MOT Expiry Date: Exempt
The Bristol based Douglas concern were able to announce what to all intents looked like a brand new machine to the world in September 1945 when details of the T35 were published in the specialist press. The new engine displaced 348cc and was equipped with over head valves with drive being taken to the rear wheel by chain via a four speed gearbox built in unit with the engine. The assembly was housed in a frame that was technically advanced for the time, featuring a pivoted rear fork controlled by torsion bars and, by the time of production, Douglas's Radialdraulic fork which used a short leading link controlled by helical springs and hydraulic dampers housed in the fork leg. The new model proved to be quick for its class with good manners.
The example offered was built up by the vendor and is essentially a T35 derived special with some interesting features. The engine is fitted with Honda pistons giving a significant increase in compression and consequently performance and the electrical system benefits from an uprated magdyno. The engine unit is not fitted with gaskets, careful preparation of the mating surfaces resulting in an oil tight unit. The frame is equipped with one of three swinging arm conversions built by the works for the 1947 TT. It is described as being in good mechanical condition.
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