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General => General Douglas Discussion => Topic started by: sam on 14 Jan 2007 at 04:10

Title: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: sam on 14 Jan 2007 at 04:10

HI EVERYBODY,
IM new at this im posting this message for a friend ,He has a 1911 douglas motorcycle ,we want to know how much is the value for this motorcycle .
if you have someone that could tell us an average price .we would appreciate it.
THANK YOU
SAM

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: Doug on 14 Jan 2007 at 17:56

Do you want an appraisal on the value of the bike, or are you selling it?

-Doug

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: Chris on 14 Jan 2007 at 18:10

Hi Sam. Asking the value, even an average price, of a bike is like asking how long is a piece of string. It will depend upon the condition and originality, whether or not it has the original registration, whether it has an interesting history and many other factors. A photograph might give a better idea of what we are being asked to value. Chris.

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: sam on 15 Jan 2007 at 00:45

Quote from: Chris on 14 Jan 2007 at 18:10

A photograph might give a better idea of what we are being asked to value. Chris.

HI CHRIS,
 here is the picture

(https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-1-420.jpg)

Larger view (https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-1-1000.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: sam on 15 Jan 2007 at 00:47

Quote from: Doug on 14 Jan 2007 at 17:56

Do you want an appraisal on the value of the bike, or are you selling it?

-Doug

HI ,
Would like an appraisal and he might interested in selling it.
THANK YOU.

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: sam on 15 Jan 2007 at 01:00

HI CHRIS,

THESE PICTURES ARE MORE CLEAR

Sam

(https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-2-420.jpg)

Larger view (https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-2-1000.jpg)

(https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-3-420.jpg)

Larger view (https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-3-1000.jpg)

(https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-4-420.jpg)

Larger view (https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/aa-files/images/sam/2007/20070115-1924CW-4-1000.jpg)

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: Doug on 15 Jan 2007 at 03:12

The value as a 1911 is questionable, since it appears to be a 1924-25 all-chain drive model CW!  :o

-Doug

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: sam on 15 Jan 2007 at 14:31

Quote from: Doug on 15 Jan 2007 at 03:12

The value as a 1911 is questionable, since it appears to be a 1924-25 all-chain drive model CW!  :o -Doug

I DO NOT ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE ,IVE WRITTEN 1911 CAUSE IT SAYS ON THE BIKE,SO IF YOUR SURE ITS A 1924 ,THEN I ASK MY FRIEND ABOUT IT,
WHERE COULD WE SEE THE REAL YEAR OF THE BIKE.
THANKS ,IF IT IS REALLY 1924 HOW MUCH WILL IT BE WORTH IN THAT CONDITION?
Thank you
SAM

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: Chris on 15 Jan 2007 at 17:29

If you let me have the frame number I will probably be able to say whether it is 1924 or 1925. I agree with Doug that it is one or the other. It also has non original properties. The footboards are apparently made from sheet instead of alloy castings and it does not appear to have a front brake mechanism or the dummy rim on the front wheel. The saddle is not standard nor the toolboxes.
The frame number can be found on the right hand side of the large cast lug above the gearbox. Engine number can be found on the angled part of the rear crankcase behind the magneto. Chris.

Title: Re: 1911 douglas motorcycle
Post by: Doug on 16 Jan 2007 at 03:24

I do not do valuations (I stick to identification of models and years), but look on the bright side, as 1924-25 CW there are bound to be more examples that have sold recently via advertisements or auctions to get an idea of the current value. I have not seen many pre-1912 machines come up for sale, as there are far fewer of them than WW1 and twenties models.

-Doug