LOT 705

Offered from the Collection of the Late Peter McManus 1923 Douglas 4hp Model B-20 Registration no. SV 8529 Frame no. 15832 & 15532 Engine no. 14701

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Lot 705

Offered from the Collection of the Late Peter McManus, 1923 Douglas 4hp Model B-20
Registration no. SV 8529 Frame no. 15832 & 15532 Engine no. 14701

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Offered from the Collection of the Late Peter McManus
1923 Douglas 4hp Model B-20
Registration no. SV 8529
Frame no. 15832 & 15532
Engine no. 14701

Douglas commenced motorcycle production in 1907 with a machine powered by a horizontally-opposed twin, and they would keep faith with this engine layout until motorcycle production ceased in 1957. Douglas were quick to realise the advantages of the countershaft gearbox, its three-speed entries gaining the Team Prize in the 1914 Six Days Trial, a success which resulted in the firm obtaining a wartime contract for the supply of machines for military use. Among them was the 4hp model, which was intended primarily for sidecar pulling. First introduced in 1915, this sidevalve-engined machine employed over-square bore/stroke dimensions of 74.5x68mm for a capacity of 593cc, and like its smaller siblings used the new three-speed gearbox. Re-designated 'B-20' soon after The Great War, the 4hp Douglas cost £110 as a solo, with the optional sidecar an extra £35.

An engraved plaque to the front of this machine reads: 'CHRIS HARRISON 1915 - DONINGTON RIDER, MOSQUITO PILOT ROLLS ROYCE ENGINEER RESTORED AND RODE THIS 1923 600cc DOUGLAS IN AUSTRALIA 1996/99'. Accompanying paperwork consists of some expired MoTs, an HPI check, and a V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The engine number is 14707. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 705: click here

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