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- Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling Sale 2023
- 1914 Douglas Model W 348cc
1914 Douglas Model W 348cc
Lot Number: 349
1914 Douglas Model W 348cc
The WWI dispatch riders bike of choice.
- Sold for: £7,313
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th May, 2023 at 11.00am BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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REG NUMBER
SV 8809
SUMMARY
The WWI dispatch riders bike of choice.
DESCRIPTION
- Developed by Douglas at the start of WW1 for dispatch riders, being light and fairly quick was soon to become a favourite
- Two-speed clutchless gears, front and rear brakes, reliable and easy to maintain in the field
- This 1914 example was restored from a 'barn find' by its current owner 20 years ago to its current condition
- Maintains most of its original features including its acetylene light kit and benefits from a recent magneto rebuild
- Not used for a few years so may require some recommissioning before use
- Small history file containing a dating letter, handwritten info sheet and its V5C
- Original leather drive belt has been replaced for a more usable V-belt
- Great Pioneer or Banbury Run machine
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 349
- Make
- DOUGLAS
- Model
- MPODEL W
- Registration Number
- SV 8809
- Frame Number
- 14471
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 14688
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Please note that due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the venue by 12pm on Monday 15th May.
Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released.
Motorcycles can be collected from the East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE on Monday 15th May between 8am and 12pm.
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Any motorcycles not collected by 12pm on Monday 15th May will be taken to our transport partners facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £110 plus VAT, including 3 days storage. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.
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