This 1932 Douglas D32 Greyhound is a remarkable vintage motorcycle that underwent refurbishment during the pandemic lockdown of the early 2020s. The seller purchased the bike in 2024, and it is now being offered at no reserve, complete with service records and a clean Florida title listing it as a 1945 model.
The bike features a transverse-mounted 494cc opposed-twin engine paired with a hand-shifted four-speed transmission. The frame is a black-finished double-downtube rigid design, complemented by a chrome-plated 3.25-gallon fuel tank. The tank is distinctively decorated with blue top and side panels, black rubber knee grips, and bordered with the Clan Douglas tartan pattern showcasing dark green, navy, royal blues, black, and white.
Additional equipment includes an adjustable double-sprung girder fork that provides the bike’s sole source of suspension, a front-hinged double-sprung black leather solo seat, and black-painted fenders. The motorcycle is outfitted with a pedestrian-slicer number plate, a headlight, a taillight, a center stand, and a rear luggage rack fitted with a pair of brown leather tool bags.
The wheels consist of chrome 19-inch stainless-steel rims laced with stainless-steel spokes, mounted with Avon tires — a Speedmaster MkII at the front and a Safety Mileage MkII at the rear. Braking is handled by 8-inch drums, with the rear drum integrated with the sprocket and operated by a left-foot pedal.
The chrome rear-offset handlebar is secured below the steering neck top nut and equipped with end-pivot clutch and front-brake hand levers on the left and right, respectively. It also features a CEV light switch, a timing adjustment lever, John Bull grips, and a twist-grip throttle. The only instrumentation is a Lucas ammeter inset atop the headlight. Without an odometer, the true mileage of the bike remains unknown.
Beneath the frame, the fore-and-aft-mounted 596cc side-valve opposed-twin engine was rated at approximately 14 horsepower when new. It includes removable cylinder heads, enclosed valve gear, a cast-in induction system, and a horizontally configured Amal updraft carburetor. Additional features are dry sump lubrication, a kickstarter, and a chrome low-mount two-into-one exhaust system with a fishtail muffler. The lighting circuit is powered by a B.T.H. “pancake” dynamo mounted directly above the induction system.
Notably, the seller states that the engine currently does not start, attributing the issue to a sticking magneto and clutch. The driveline comprises a multi-plate dry clutch, a hand-shifted four-speed gearbox, and a drive chain.
A photo in the gallery highlights some rust visible on the underside of the fuel cap, demonstrating the bike’s authenticity and wear consistent with its age.
This Douglas D32 Greyhound is a captivating piece of motorcycling history, offered ready for restoration or display, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of classic British motorcycles.
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