Beschreibung
This motorcycle is to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online January Sale, with public viewing available Wednesday 17 January (by appointment only), from Bonhams Motorcycles in Milton Keynes. The timed online auction runs between January 12th through January 22nd, with lots closing from midday January 22nd.
Lot 136
1974 Harley-Davidson 1, 000cc XLCH Sportster
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. * 4A23317H4*
Engine no. * 4A23317H4*
The evocatively titled Sportster has been a permanent feature of the Harley-Davidson line-up since its arrival for 1957. Intended to compete with the sportier British parallel twins, and those offered by home-based rivals Indian, the XL Sportster was leaner and meaner than previous Harleys and boasted an all-new overhead-valve v-twin engine producing 40bhp. This new power unit went into the chassis of the Model K. Introduced in 1952, the 45ci Model K was Harley's final 'flat-head'. Almost a complete break with the past, the K had adopted ideas from Europe: unitary construction of the engine/ transmission, swinging-arm rear suspension, foot operated gear change, and hand clutch, but despite better handling than its similar-sized predecessor, proved little faster. The arrival of the 883cc overhead-valve engine would change all that. Progressively improved and updated, the ever-popular Sportster remains Harley's top-selling model today.
This wonderful time warp Sportster was purchased new in 1974 by a Captain in the US army (purchase receipt on file showcasing the Military discount) and kept in the state of Florida until it was sold to our vendor in 2015. Imported into the UK and not started since purchase, it will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road. Documentation consists of NOVA declaration, US Title, the aforementioned purchase receipt, Harley-Davidson Owners Manual and invoices.
Offered without key
GBP4, 600 - 5, 000
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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