THE DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE 'THE BEST TWIN'
Written by J.R. Clew
Published by Foulis; Haynes
in 1981
ISBN: 0854292993
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THE DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE 'THE BEST TWIN'
Written by J.R. Clew.
Stock no. 1326184
1st thus.
1981.
Hardback.
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. ISBN: 0854292993. Spine bumped. Foxing to top edge of textblock else contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little edge creased/rubbed.
Front cover
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