Beschreibung:

Douglas commenced post-war production in 1947 with, naturally enough, a flat twin, though unlike the vast majority of previous models the T35 mounted its engine across the frame. The former was of unit construction, while the latter displayed even greater innovation with its swinging arm rear suspension controlled by torsion bars, and leading-link Radiadraulic front fork. After development work had cured frame breakages and improved engine power, the revised version was dubbed the MkIII. The latter lasted until the advent of the new-for-1949 MkIV, which featured an un-sprung front mudguard and altered rear subframe with distinctive teardrop-shaped toolboxes. Standard and Sports versions were catalogued until the introduction of the MkV in 1951. Also part of the range were two specially tuned models known as the 80 Plus or 90 Plus depending on the level of performance achieved. This well-presented example of the former benefits from a recent engine rebuild using parts sourced mainly from the Douglas Club, and comes with numerous invoices and dating certificate confirming that it is a genuine 80 Plus. Finished in gold/silver, the machine is presented in good condition throughout and offered with sundry invoices, assorted expired MoTs and Douglas correspondence. It is expected to possess a Swansea V5 registration document by time of sale.