15th Nov, 2023 13:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1950 Douglas Mk5
Sold for £2,990
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: MYA 636
Frame No: 107125B
Engine No: 9347/5
CC: 359
MOT: Exempt
- Some sympathetic recommissioning
- Dellorto carburettors
- Described as ‘running well’
Douglas motorcycles were manufactured between 1907–1957 in Kingswood, Bristol and were especially known for their twin-cylinder engined bikes, initially fore and aft and eventually in an across the frame layout . The first of these models launched in 1945 was the T35 featuring a pivoted fork rear frame, sprung with torsion bars and leading link "Radiadraulic" front forks with compression springs and hydraulic damping. The company also built a range of cars between 1913 and 1922 and famously built Vespa scooters under license in the 1950s.
This 1950 Douglas Mk5 was purchased by the current vendor after a long lay-up. Rather than restore, it was the subject of sympathetic recommissioning, this included rebuilding and relining all brake shoes, changing to Dellorto carburettors and 6v electronic regulator. The engine was in good condition and all fluids changed. We have been informed by the vendor the Douglas is ‘running well’, ‘starts, stops, and charges as it should’. A great machine to use in this condition. It is offered with a current V5C.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 15th Nov, 2023
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