1923 Douglas Model V 348cc

Lot Number: 711

1923 Douglas Model V 348cc

The legendary Model V, WWI despatch bike of choice.

  • Sold for: £6,325

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    SV 6330

SUMMARY

The legendary Model V, WWI despatch bike of choice.

DESCRIPTION

  • Douglas Motorcycles were based in Bristol and produced bikes between 1907 and 1957
  • Famous for their opposed-twin engine designs during their early days of production
  • They supplied over 70,000 bikes and, along with Triumph, contributed the most to the war effort between 1914 and 1918
  • Part of a large private Collection
  • This older restoration, 2-speed Model V is presented in 'garage find' condition
  • Unused for some time so will require recommissioning before use
  • Complete with VMCC dating letter, old MOT, Douglas books and old purchase receipt
  • UK-registered on a current V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
711
Make
DOUGLAS
Model
MODEL V
Registration Number
SV 6330
Frame Number
57601
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
55995

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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