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THE DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE 'THE BEST TWIN'

by J.R. Clew

Published by Foulis; Haynes. 1st thus. 1981

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Revised and Enlarged edition. First published under the title 'The Best Twin', by Goose and Son in 1974. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos.

Spine bumped. Foxing to top edge of textblock else contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little edge creased/rubbed.

ISBN: 0854292993
Stock no. 1326184

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Contents

  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • The Struggle for Recognition
  • A Change in Fortunes
  • The Fortunes of War
  • Into the Roaring Twenties
  • The Model EW and its Successors
  • Dirt-Track Racing
  • Difficult Times
  • At War Again
  • Renewed Hope
  • Grand Finale
  • The Douglas Vespa
  • Stationary Engines
  • Industrial Trucks
  • Electric Road Vehicles
  • Aircraft Engines
  • Motor Cars
  • A Picture Gallery
  • Appendices:
  • 1. List of Douglas Patents
  • II. Engine Symbols: 1921-38
  • III. Gearbox Symbols: 1919-37
  • IV. Frame Symbols: 1921-36
  • V. Sidecar Chassis Symbols: 1926-35
  • VI. The London Douglas Motor Cycle Cub
  • Index

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