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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the MCN London Motorcycle Show 2025
- 1941 Harley-Davidson WL 739cc
1941 Harley-Davidson WL 739cc
1941 Harley-Davidson WL 739cc
Rare, non-military "Flat Head" Harley-Davidson WL.
- GUIDE PRICE: £12,000 - £14,000
+ buyers premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 16th February, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
SXS 956
SUMMARY
Rare, non-military "Flat Head" Harley-Davidson WL.
DESCRIPTION
- Harley-Davidson have been producing motorcycles since 1903 and are one of the most famous motorcycle companies in existence
- Founded in Milwaukee and known for big V-Twin engined cruisers and custom models
- They manufactured bikes for both World Wars with the WL being synonymous with WW2
- It was built as a 750cc side-valve, V-twin and fitted with a 3-speed gearbox
- Being reliable, rugged and easy to maintain, made them popular military machines
- They were soon in mass production in 1942/43 following Peal Harbour and the arrival of the USA into WW2
- This example is a pre-military WLA/WLC civilian model and was built in 1941
- Forming part of a large Swiss Collection for many years, it's now presented in running order and is UK-registered
- Restored to its current condition some time ago whilst in Switzerland
- Fitted with a 4-speed gearbox and (OEM) WLDR competition cylinder heads
- Complete with a current V5C, a copy owners manual and dating letter
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Model
- WL
- Registration Number
- SXS 956
- Frame Number
- 41WL 9494
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 41WL 9494
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 17th February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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