
LOT 50
1950 Douglas 348cc MkV Registration no. NHU 114 Frame no. 9019 (see text) Engine no. 9019/5
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Lot 50
1950 Douglas 348cc MkVRegistration no. NHU 114 Frame no. 9019 (see text) Engine no. 9019/5
1950 Douglas 348cc MkV
Registration no. NHU 114
Frame no. 9019 (see text)
Engine no. 9019/5
Registration no. NHU 114
Frame no. 9019 (see text)
Engine no. 9019/5
"The popular model in the specialist range of 350cc machines, the Mark 'V' represents one of the most highly developed models in the Industry and has no rival for the motor-cyclist who needs efficiency, comfort, reliability and prefect road-holding." – Douglas (Sales & Service) Ltd.
Douglas's one-model range was improved by legendary racer/designer Freddie Dixon for 1948, re-emerging in revised form as the 'MkIII'. The latter featured new cylinder heads and a stronger frame, while 1950 saw the introduction of the interim MkIV model with its distinctive triangular toolboxes, frame-mounted pillion footrests and un-sprung front mudguard. The arrival of the 80 Plus and 90 Plus sports roadsters led to the preceding 'standard' and 'sports' distinctions being dropped, the 'standard' roadster becoming the 'MkV'. Introduced in November 1950, the MkV was mechanically almost identical to the MkIV, though readily distinguishable by virtue of its different exhaust system.
This MkV was purchased for the collection at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2009 (Lot 282) and was described at that time as 'running very well and, being a local machine ...ridden to the sale'. Zero miles have been recorded, presumably since restoration. Accompanying paperwork includes some expired MoTs: an old-style V5C document; an invoice for a magneto rebuild; and two BMS reproduction workshop manuals. It should be noted that the frame number has been re-stamped.
Douglas's one-model range was improved by legendary racer/designer Freddie Dixon for 1948, re-emerging in revised form as the 'MkIII'. The latter featured new cylinder heads and a stronger frame, while 1950 saw the introduction of the interim MkIV model with its distinctive triangular toolboxes, frame-mounted pillion footrests and un-sprung front mudguard. The arrival of the 80 Plus and 90 Plus sports roadsters led to the preceding 'standard' and 'sports' distinctions being dropped, the 'standard' roadster becoming the 'MkV'. Introduced in November 1950, the MkV was mechanically almost identical to the MkIV, though readily distinguishable by virtue of its different exhaust system.
This MkV was purchased for the collection at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2009 (Lot 282) and was described at that time as 'running very well and, being a local machine ...ridden to the sale'. Zero miles have been recorded, presumably since restoration. Accompanying paperwork includes some expired MoTs: an old-style V5C document; an invoice for a magneto rebuild; and two BMS reproduction workshop manuals. It should be noted that the frame number has been re-stamped.
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