1936 Douglas 245cc Aero

Registration no. not registered Frame no. AD323D Engine no. 25/B436

For Motorcycles (Lots 201-451) the Buyer's Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter, VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.

Buyer's Premium for Memorabilia and Spares (Lots 1-150) will adhere to Bonhams group policy, the Buyer's Premium is 27.5% on the first £2,500 of the hammer price; 25% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £2,500 up to and including £300,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £300,000 up to and including £3,000,000 and 13.9% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £3,000,000. This applies to each lot purchased and is subject to VAT. Some lots may be subject to VAT on the hammer price. These lots will be clearly marked with a dagger (†) printed beside the lot number in the catalogue.

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.

From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import License or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such License or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancelation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.

Collectors' Motorcycles Clearance
Motorcycle lots must be collected from the saleroom by 7pm Sunday 20 October. Limited collection is available until 11am Monday 21 October, by appointment only. Purchasers must advise Bonhams Motorcycle Department via email no later than 7pm Sunday 20 October.

Please email [email protected] with your collection or transport instructions as soon as possible following your successful bid. Failure to instruct Bonhams by the given time will result in your vehicle being uplifted to store at your expense. Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant log books, documents and keys relating to their Lot(s) at time of collection.

Removal and Storage of Vehicles
All Lots not removed in accordance with the above will be transported by Straight Eight Logistics to their storage facility. Please contact Straight Eight Logistics to make arrangements for the collection/ delivery of your lot:

Straight Eight Logistics
Unit 15 Lymington Enterprise Centre
Ampress Park
Lymington,
SO41 8LZ
+44 (0) 20 3540 4929
[email protected]
www.straighteightlogistics.com

Purchases can only be released once full settlement (inclusive of all charges) of all invoices issued to the buyer is received in cleared funds. Lots will be available for collection from store from 12 noon Wednesday 1 May, by appointment with Straight Eight Logistics.

Vehicle Removal charges to store in Chobham
£115 + VAT per motorcycle
£165 + VAT per motorcycle combination

Storage charges
£10.00 + VAT per day per motorcycle
£16.00 + VAT per day per motorcycle combination

Limited transport is available to Oxfordshire by request with Straight Eight Logistics
£100 + VAT per motorcycle
£145 + VAT per motorcycle combination

Storage charges
£10.00 + VAT per day per motorcycle
£16.00 + VAT per day per motorcycle combination

Transport and Shipping
A representative of Straight Eight Logistics, will be at the Sale and can arrange national and international transportation as agent for the Buyer or the Seller (as the case may be).

For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.

For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

Motorcycle Spares and Memorabilia Clearance
All purchased lots must be cleared from the sale venue by 7pm Sunday 20 October 2019.
To arrange collection please contact the Motorcycle Department +44 (0) 20 8963 2817 or [email protected] to make an appointment.
All lots will be charged a minimum of £12+VAT uplift and storage at £1+VAT per day per lot.
All lots marked with a ◊ will be charged £30+VAT uplift and storage at £6+VAT per day per lot.
All lots marked with a ◊◊ will be charged £60+VAT uplift and storage at £12+VAT per day per lot.
All lots marked with a ◊◊◊ will require specific shipping and storage arrangements, as they are either extremely large or heavy objects.
Please contact the Motorcycle Department for detailed information in advance of bidding. Failure to contact the department may result in your purchased lot(s) being uplifted to an offsite store at your expense. Shipping Enquiries: For all motorcycle spares & memorabilia shipping enquiries please contact Alban Shipping quoting your client, sale & lot number to discuss your shipping requirements Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099 email:
[email protected]

Please note Bonhams do not provide shipping neither do Bonhams pack lots. Should you wish to organise collection of your lots via a third party carrier, they must check and pack lots on your behalf upon collection. Shippers or Agents wishing to collect on behalf of the purchaser must provide written instruction from the client before Bonhams will release the lot(s). All purchases are at the buyers risk from the fall of the hammer.