Classic Harley Davidson 1903 1941

Motorcycles built by the Milwaukee-based company from its inception in 1903 until the suspension of civilian manufacturing at the outbreak of World War II are the most prized bikes among motorcycle collectors. Color photography of restored models features such classics as early singles and twins, World War I military models, racers, Flatheads and Knuckleheads. These early Harley-Davidsons also inform the inspiration for many of the aesthetic touches, including paint schemes and logos, on Harley-Davidson's modern offerings. Included in this history is a remarkable, never-before-published prototype drawing from 1901.

An American icon comes to life in Harley-Davidson, showcasing the history, the style, and the performance of everyone's favorite motorcycle. Everything is included here: the early singles and V-twins, the customs and choppers, new Sportsters and Twin-Cams and more. Every era of the Harley-Davidson's reign is covered. Over 200 color photographs of brilliant restorations and factory originals convey the cool that is Harley-Davidson, along with an entertaining text that has been extensively researched. For the serious Harley enthusiast, or the casual fan, this book will make itself at home on any bookshelf.

Almost everyone knows the name and the product, but not as many know the history of Harley-Davidson, a company that started with just four men and a bevy of American spirit. Stocked with archival images and full-color photographs, Classic Harley-Davidson provides a comprehensive history of America's favorite motorcycle. Every era is featured, from 1903's motorized bicycle to the roadburners we know and love today. Combines Wagner's Classic Harley-Davidson 1903-1941 and Girdler's Harley Davidson Motorcycles from MBI's best-selling paperback Enthusiast Color Series into one value-priced hardcover book that makes a great gift and introduction to this legendary company and motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson combines three Enthusiast Color Series titles: Classic Harley-Davidson (1903-1941) by Herbert Wagner and Mark Mitchell, Harley-Davidson Customs by Tim Remus, and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles by Allan Girdler and Jeff Hackett in one value-priced book. Glide through the exciting and colorful look at Harley-Davidson's early motorcycles and history, from the company's inception in 1903 through the suspension of civilian manufacturing just prior to America's entry into World War II in Harley-Davidson Classics. Harley-Davidson Customs depicts rolling works of art that are fire-breathing customs with high-performance engines professionally photographed at the Daytona and Sturgis rallies. Harley-Davidson Motorcycles is a colorful volume that not only tells the history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, but also features the legendary motorcycles that made the company an American legend.

Ninety-seven years of a true American icon rumble to life in the pages of this color chronology celebrating Harley-Davidson motorcycle design, culture, and technology. 90 illustrations, 80 in color.