1925 Douglas OB
One of just 17 known survivors

Registration No: PR 5941
Frame No: HF 831
Engine No: OE780X
CC: 600
MOT: Exempt

• A very original and rare Douglas
• Restored to a high standard by the world famous Sammy Miller
• Featured in Classic Motorcycle, December 2018
• Retains most of its original components
• File includes restoration photos, handbooks, continuation RF6 and current V5C

The Douglas RA type machine took its name from the developmental brakes that were to be introduced along with other ideas such as a frame allowing the engine to be mounted lower. The throttle also became a ‘twist’ type instead of a lever. Lightness was added, by utilising some aluminium components.

An RA (ridden by Tom Sheard) won the 1923 Senior TT on the Isle of Man, amongst some other successes in competition. Becoming known as the ‘Isle of Man model’, the retail market version of the RA was launched in 1923 as the OB/24. The comfort of the rider had been carefully studied, and in conjunction with aluminium rubber studded footboards and a large, combined leg- and under-shield and the patented spring saddle, the machine can be ridden in wet, muddy weather with a degree of comfort that cannot be experienced on similar machines of the era.

This rare and handsome Douglas was purchased by the owner in 2018. A very original machine that has always been in the Bournemouth area, it was restored to a high standard by the world famous Sammy Miller. This machine has been featured in Classic Motorcycle magazine, December 2018 (copy on file). Whilst being restored, it retained most of its original components. Paperwork on file includes restoration photographs, handbooks, a continuation RF6 and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217