Motor Cycle Engine - Douglas Twin-Cylinder, circa 1925

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Summary:: Douglas Motors Ltd motor cycles were made in Bristol, UK from 1903. The company was one of the leading British manufacturers until the the Second World War and many Douglas machines were used for competion work. The two-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine was the mainstay of the Douglas powerplants, being built in various sizes. The company later imported and assembled Vespa motor scooters.

This sectioned twin-cylinder engine was built in about 1925. It was donated to the Museum by the local Douglas agent, Turner Bros of 343 Swanston Street, Melbourne in March 1925.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Douglas Motors Ltd, 1925

Discipline:

Technology

Tagged with:	motor cycle engines, motor cycles, opposed twin, air-cooled
Themes this item is part of:	Engineering Collection, Transport Collection, Motor Cycle Collection
Primary Classification:	ROAD TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Motor Cycles
Tertiary Classification:	motor cycles
Maker:	Douglas Motors Ltd, England, Great Britain, circa 1925