1923 Harley-Davidson Model JD
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Highlights
- Older restoration with little or no use since
- Previously part of the Shuttleworth collection
- Desirable later 74CI 1.2litre F-Head V-Twin engine
- Eligible for Banbury Run
- Two registered keepers since 2005
The Appeal
The Model JD deserves much more recognition. Overshadowed by Harley-Davidson’s post-war bikes and by Ford’s contemporary Model T, it was crucial to the firm’s development and played a similar role transforming peoples’ lives with mechanised transport.
Despite a long production run, good quality survivors are rare. The later much-improved F-Head V-Twin 74CI models, built from 1921, is particularly appealing.
This 1923 74CI JD was acquired by its previous keeper in the 1970s from the Shuttleworth Collection as a serious project. It has been restored to a high standard with obvious sympathy for factory specification. This work was completed the restoration in 2006 before the vendor acquired it in 2017 at which point it hadn’t been run in.
Barely used since, it comes to market much as it surely was on completion 18 years ago. A great opportunity for vintage bike collectors.
The History and Paperwork
- VIN prefix 23JD confirms this is a 1923-built bike, one of 7,458
- Engine and frame prefixes both match 1923 production year
- Recorded as a 1923 built bike first UK registered on 9th September 2005
- Two registered keepers since first UK registration
- Vendor acquired the bike on 10th November 2017 to add to his extensive collection
- We are told the previous keeper acquired the bike in the 1970s from the Shuttleworth Collection
- The bike was acquired as a project to complete as part of the previous keeper’s apprenticeship
- The work was completed in 2006
- When the vendor acquired the bike in 2017 it had not been run in at that point
- We are told the bike is eligible for the Banbury Run
- Vintage Motorcycle Club Statement of Search verifying chassis details
- DVLA registration documentation
The Condition
- Restored bike with correct 1923 livery and features
- Sleek low saddle and drop handlebars styling
- Finished in dark green with contrasting gold pinstriping
- Very good condition reflecting little use since completion
- Well detailed bike including branded footplates and rubber and correct decals
- Tool kit box on tank with toll kit inside
- Optional factory rear luggage carrier fitted
- Green spoked wheels in good condition with quality Commander tyres
- Tan saddle with matching leather-trimmed cable protectors below handles
The Mechanics
- Rebuilt mechanicals and part of static collection since completion
- Acquired in 2017 by seller at which point the engine had not been run in
- Later 1,212cc 74CI F-Head V-Twin engine developing 9bhp
- 3spd manual gearbox
- We have no reports of running or riding issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1923
- Make Harley Davidson
- Model JD
- Colour Green
- Odometer
- Engine size 1200
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Stevenage
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
14
bids
from 7
bidders
- ma•••• £19,500 09/04/24
- Jo•••• £19,250 09/04/24
- ma•••• £19,000 09/04/24
- Jo•••• £18,750 09/04/24
- ma•••• £18,500 09/04/24
- Jo•••• £18,250 09/04/24
- ma•••• £18,000 09/04/24
- sh•••• £17,500 09/04/24
- ma•••• £14,500 08/04/24
- sh•••• £13,500 08/04/24
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