c.1916 Douglas Model B
No Reserve

Registration No: AF 3429
Frame No: 3554
MOT: Exempt

• A very rare survivor from wartime production
• An appealing 'oily-rag' project
• In the present ownership for more than 20 years

The Douglas brothers, who set up shop in 1906, acquired the design of a flat twin-cylinder engine from J. Barter's defunct Light Motor Company enterprise, Barter becoming a Douglas employee. Having two cylinders horizontally opposed at 180 degrees 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. To meet the demands for greater power, Douglas introduced the 3½hp Model A for 1914, with a 494cc side-valve engine and two-speed gearbox. The Model B shown here, with kick start, cone clutch and footboards, cost £4 more at £62. The production of civilian machines continued alongside machines for the armed forces until 1916, after which all output was consumed by the British Army.

This c.1916 Model B has been with the vendor, an enthusiastic motorcycle collector, for over 20 years and in dry storage. It is a rare survivor, as the big, torquey Model B was only produced for a short time. Purchased in its current condition, the vendor intended to subject it to a full restoration, although that never happened. Mostly complete, with just a few small items missing, this would make for a great project for its new owner. The engine does turn over. The sale includes a V5C.

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