29th Oct, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1914 Douglas 2¾hp
Sold for £6,325
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: 12167
MOT: Exempt
- Extensively refurbished in Australia
- No known previous use on British roads
- A highly presentable machine for light recommissioning
The Douglas brothers, who started building motorcycles in 1906, acquired the design of a flat twin-cylinder engine from J. Barter's defunct Light Motor Company enterprise, with Barter going to work for Douglas. Having two cylinders horizontally opposed at 180 degrees to each other was the same elegant solution to twin-cylinder engine design as adopted by over fifty other motorcycle manufacturers, although Douglas chose a longitudinal layout for their early twins. By 1910, a very dedicated Eli Clarke had ridden a Douglas with a 35mph top speed 900 miles down the length of Great Britain in 39 hours and 40 minutes!
We are delighted to offer a 1914 Douglas 2¾hp which has been in single ownership for more than 40 years. The owner effected a comprehensive renovation several years ago while living in Australia, but after he returned to Britain he never registered the Douglas because other commitments got in the way. As it has not been run for a couple of years, it would benefit from some light recommissioning. Once revived and registered with the DVLA, it would be wonderful to show the Douglas at some Pioneer and vintage rallies after a period of who knows how many years off British roads. The import papers are present to aid registration.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Oct, 2025
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