1947 Other Makes T35 350cc

T35/S/1356

An older restoration on this iconic British classic that i had in trade for one of my other bikes its still cosmetically very nice i have just finished a mechanical go thru of this well loved and well respected make finished in its original colours the chrome wheel rims are black enameled in the centers as original, I had the engine out for a rebuild,new crank, mains, reassembled with all new seals and gaskets, piston rings,ex and in valves, High temp repaint on cyl and heads, relined the brakes new carb slides rebuilt magneto and dynamo, new cables and the list go's on. Since the pics were taken i have put the correct transfers on the tool box Aa very rare machine in the states, a very active owners club that provide all the support any one could ask for, A delight to ride very easy (even for my old leg) starter, If your considering giving up old bikes because you have difficulty kick starting this is the answer you could even start it with your hand i have!! Smooth almost vibration free flat twin with a pleasant exhaust note thanks to the douglas designed waffle box silencer and every thing works exactly as it should its another of the type of bike that brings a smile to your face when ever you get in the saddle, and you wont want to get out of the saddle you could ride it all day, i always ride my restored bikes to iron out any bugs that may develop i still get a great buzz when riding a finished bike, Douglas had a very innovative design team thay came up with the torsion bar rear suspension system along with the pivoting front fork way ahead of the competition and makes for a very smooth and pleasant ride, The engine was adapted from a very successful war tine generator set that can still be found doing its job today, At the war's close thay turned there attention back to motorcycles but by the sixties just like most of the british bike industries could not compete with the japanese onslaught of cheap motorcycles, If you park it its best to walk away unless you dont mind answering many questions and posing for evan more pics, I think my pics tell the story but feel free to ask questions, The blue Douglas pictured is also for sale its a 1950 Mk 4 in outstanding condition contact me for details, It will be in the Dania FL Vintage bike show at the end of Jan,I won first place last year with the Velocette pictured, Most bikes of this era offered are projects this is very original ride away classic Has FL registration, (This old girl is 63 years old now and and not that i expect any problems but no warranty implied or given , I will also do restoration work on your brit classic, i have a well equipped workshop one man operation with one at a time work load, able to effect all types of repairs and maintainence.email doddsie@comcast.net The London Douglas owners club supplied all of the parts needed plus engine bearings by alpha bearings birmingham england,(a first class crankshaft specialist) and anything that may be needed in the future they will have, The Blue Douglas pictured won second Place Concourse D' Elagance in the Dania Vintage motor cycle Show on the 29 of January seller added the following information: IN ANSWER TO A LOT OF QUESTIONS IT IS THE Douglas THAT IS ON AUCTION ALL THE OTHERS I RESTORED AND SOLD IN THE PAST I PUT THEM IN THIS LISTING SO YOU CAN SEE MY STANDARD OF RESTORATION, I HOPE THAT CLEARS THING UP,