Auction in Tasmania

[Dave]

Received this email today about some Douglas machines and parts going to auction in Tasmania at the end of the month.

There is website address and a toll free number at the bottom if you are interested and wish to find out more.

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Important Vintage & Veteran Motorbikes
Antiques Farm Equipment & Old Vehicles
162 Warra Road, Stowport (North West Coast of Tasmania)
Friday 29th & Saturday 30th April 2005
Commencing at 10am Both Days

1916 'INDIAN'  V-twin 1000cc completely restored to original specification, bullet tank including red Indian in full feathered head dress * 1911 'TRIUMPH'  500cc flat tank complete restored to original specification * 1924 'DOUGLAS'  twin horizontally opposed 2 ¾ HP (350 cc) fully restored, flat tank * 'INDIAN' 1917 V-twin 1000cc 80% restored & painted, engine completely rebuilt including complete Nickel plating, tanks & mudguards.

Early Motorcycle & Car Parts: Large cross section of BSA, Indian, Douglas parts 1903 onwards including frames, lights, side cars, assortment of wheels, engines, early fuel tanks, transmission & parts to numerous to mention * 1927 Morris Cowley (restoration project) * 1927 Morris Oxford (restoration project) * Huge selection of motor cycle & car magneto's portion fully restored * Large quantity of early carburettors (approx. 75) * Large quantity of early magnetos (approx. 55) * 1900's plated brass electric car horn * numerous early rims * large qty of radiator parts and cowlings *

Motor Vehicles: 2000 'SUBARU' Forrester # including all accessories and running boards, manual transmission, excellent condition through-out, one owner. * 'MASSEY FERGUSON' 168 diesel front end loader with forks and bucket, cabin, rops, * 'HONDA' mini trail bike 50cc * Two 1972 Toyota Crown sedans *

Collectables: Epex Union Spirit WW1 period twin glass top petrol bowser * Two original 1900 Edison car batteries * Rare early number plates * Early enamel signs & posters * Collection of very early rare badges & hub caps *  1901 car spark unit * Very rare full range veteran & vintage motorcycling magazine Classic Bike * 'A500' master vibrator including instructions * Two rare c1900 brass dash oilers one with hand pump * Dietz acetylene gas generator style 5 New York brass complete * Early Edison cylinder phonograph parts * circular * 17 ft  hand carved crocodile * HMV Little Nipper radio (original box) * Assortment of early cased electronic instruments * Hallmark silverware * Fine English China * antique microscope old flags

Viewing: Thursday 28th APril 12 noon till 4pm & from 8.30am Morning of Both Days
For even more details, to view a catalogue or order a catalogue please visit our http://www.tasmanianauctioneers.com.au
You can also call our free number to order a catalogue 1800 808 197

[Ian]

I think I had better go !! May find the lever I need (or another bike   ). Any idea as to the model Douglas ? Is it a CW ?

[graeme]

It certainly looks like a CW Ian - can't see a belt rim on the back wheel, and it looks like a flywheel clutch. No clue as to what the other Douglas is - hidden under a sheet in the background. The veteran pictured doesn't look like a Triumph - the wrong forks(?) at least, and the ad mentions fully restored. Looks pretty complete though. Could be an interesting sale.

[Ian]

I got the catalogue for this auction yesterday - unbelievable amount of stuff for veteran and vintage cars and quite a bit of bike stuff. Some interesting Douglas lots as well. I am hoping to get there if the boss says OK.