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- 1947 Harley-Davidson WL
1947 Harley-Davidson WL
Lot Number: 396
1947 Harley-Davidson WL
Big and Brawny, Loud and Proud, the '47 WL is America on two wheels.
- Sold for: £15,525
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 14th May, 2022 at 12.00pm BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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REG NUMBER
512 UXE
SUMMARY
Big and Brawny, Loud and Proud, the '47 WL is America on two wheels.
DESCRIPTION
- 750cc (45ci) side-valve flathead
- Chrome returned in 1947 after WWII and 16" chrome wheels became standard
- 1947 was the first year of the 'Tombstone' tail light
- Full nut and bolt restoration to a very high standard
- High-quality paintwork. Many original features. Foot clutch
- A 1947 WL was used in the 1982 movie "Liars Moon" starring Matt Dillon
- This is a lovely example of a post-war H-D and would be welcome at shows anywhere
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 396
- Make
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Model
- WL
- Registration Number
- 512 UXE
- Frame Number
- SABTVR03224173078
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 47WK1965
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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