1951 SOLD Rare Douglas 80 Plus, Recent full rebuild complete For Sale

This is a truly exceptional and unique machine. It was last in regular use in July 1959 when the previous owner acquired it from a chap going for his National Service, he rode it into the buyer’s garage and it hasn’t turned a wheel since until a couple of weeks ago when I completed the rebuild which was started 60 years ago! It has the original matching engine, frame and gearbox numbers. The registration document is in my name and it is taxed and classified as an historic vehicle.

The previous owner never rode the bike but started stripping it down, buying new parts, bearings, bushes, gaskets etc. Checking all components for wear and suitability for the re-build. Sadly, he never started the rebuild and when he got to 83 years he decided to sell the project which I purchased in May 2018. There is still a quantity of surplus gaskets and shims left as well as special tools etc. An original touch-up tin of Douglas maroon paint is also present, not opened for many years! There are also some dealer parts boxes, sadly empty, but look the part for a display to enhance the machine. An original workshop manual and other service documents are included.

There is a binder full of receipts dating back to the 50's, a buff logbook, insurance and hp documents which make interesting reading.

It was 95% complete with only things like cables, wiring loom and handlebar controls to sort. I have a huge file of photographs of the re-build along with receipts for purchased parts, work done etc.

The frame and tinware were completed by a painter who does work for the NMM. The rims are the original Dunlop ones, re-chromed and re-spoked. The only concessions to modern ideas is a brake light switch, the original rear light with internals changed, solid state rectifier in original casing and a gel battery also in a classic battery case.

It starts easily and I have taken it for a run going up and down the gears with no problem but it will require running in and fine adjustment if regular riding is envisaged.

I need the room so it has to go - not at any price, though!

Please feel free to contact me, Dave, at any reasonable time, with any questions or queries you may have.

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