Douglas 4 hp B22?

[douglas-bg]

Hello,

on the place of the registration number of this Douglas is written - 600cc B/22. I see that is 4hp model. But if this B/22 mean model B22? Is it possible to be dated from what year is made? Thank you in advanced.

Best regards
Valentin

[Dave]

Can anyone help Valentin with identifying this Douglas?

He is also looking for a good photo of the same model from a catalog or magazine if anyone has one available.

thanks, Dave

[Doug]

Valentin,

Yes it is a B/22. For 1922 they seem to have dropped using the "B" designation in most advertising, but they had been using it as recently as the B/21. The A & B designation for the 3-1/2hp started in 1914 and carried over into the 4hp models. See timeline here:

https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/index.php?topic=1645.0

In 1922 it seems to have generally been referred to in advertising as just the 4hp, but might have started out being called the B/22 in continuation from the previous year.

There is a 1923 4hp in the Photo Galley that would be very similar-

https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/index.php?topic=2000.msg7277#msg7277

-Doug


[Typo. Change 1921 to 1922. 11Jul18 -Doug]

[douglas-bg]

Thank you very much Doug. Very detailed and useful explanation.

The 4hp Dougie from 1923 into the gallery is absolutely stunning.  I need image from brochure or catalogue of 1920-1924 4hp. If you have some good image? Once again thanks for the identification.

Best regards
Valentin

[Doug]

From the 1922 catalog.






-Doug

[douglas-bg]

Thousands of thanks Doug. That was exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you very much.