Property of a deceased's estate, c.1951 Douglas 348cc 80 Plus...
Property of a deceased's estate
c.1951 Douglas 348cc 80 Plus Project
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 10956
Engine no. 80/180
Douglas commenced post-war production in 1947 with, naturally enough, a horizontally opposed twin, though unlike the vast majority of previous models the T35 mounted its engine across the frame. The engine was of unitary construction while the frame displayed even greater innovation with its swinging arm rear suspension (controlled by torsion bars) and leading-link Radiadraulic front fork. After development work had cured frame breakages and improved engine power, the revised version was dubbed the MkIII. The latter lasted until the advent of the new-for-1949 Mark IV. Standard and Sports versions were catalogued until the introduction of the Mark V for 1951. Also part of the range by this time were two specially tuned sports models known as the 80 Plus or 90 Plus depending on the level of performance achieved, a bench-tested 25bhp being required for a 90 Plus. A 21" front wheel and 9" brake were fitted to both models, which had contrasting finishes: maroon for the 80 Plus and gold for the 90 Plus.
Believed to be an 80 Plus, this dismantled project consists of a frame, fuel tank, sundry parts and an engine (it should be noted the engine suffix '/80' incorrectly appears as the prefix). Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding the condition and authenticity of this motorcycle prior to bidding. There are no documents with this machine, the history of which is unknown.
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Property of a deceased's estate
c.1951 Douglas 348cc 80 Plus Project
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 10956
Engine no. 80/180
Douglas commenced post-war production in 1947 with, naturally enough, a horizontally opposed twin, though unlike the vast majority of previous models the T35 mounted its engine across the frame. The engine was of unitary construction while the frame displayed even greater innovation with its swinging arm rear suspension (controlled by torsion bars) and leading-link Radiadraulic front fork. After development work had cured frame breakages and improved engine power, the revised version was dubbed the MkIII. The latter lasted until the advent of the new-for-1949 Mark IV. Standard and Sports versions were catalogued until the introduction of the Mark V for 1951. Also part of the range by this time were two specially tuned sports models known as the 80 Plus or 90 Plus depending on the level of performance achieved, a bench-tested 25bhp being required for a 90 Plus. A 21" front wheel and 9" brake were fitted to both models, which had contrasting finishes: maroon for the 80 Plus and gold for the 90 Plus.
Believed to be an 80 Plus, this dismantled project consists of a frame, fuel tank, sundry parts and an engine (it should be noted the engine suffix '/80' incorrectly appears as the prefix). Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding the condition and authenticity of this motorcycle prior to bidding. There are no documents with this machine, the history of which is unknown.
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 11am GMT.'
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