Inside Harley-Davidson, 1903-1945
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Inside Harley-Davidson, 1903-1945
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This book does not focus on the Harley-Davidson "lifestyle," nor is it a corporate history. Rather, it is a close-up look at several of the motorcyles that have been Harley-Davidson's "greatest hits" over the past 90 years, telling why these bikes have such appeal. 220 photos & illustrations, 200 in color.
Tags: book, Harley Davidson, Davidson, motorcyles, corporate history, lifestyleOriginal pamphlets, promotional materials, order blanks, and photos from the company archives. With the exception of a few years, all the material in this book was compiled from original documents on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, beginning with 1903 , and continuing through 1969. 8.5x11.5", 227 pp., b&w photographs and illustrations.
Tags: Company, Original, company archives, harley davidson motorcycles, order, Harley DavidsonNow updated to include the latest motorcycles, this definitive Harley-Davidson history is filled with "inside" information and valuable data. Features Harley-Davidson's entire production history, with special information for restoring any of the classic models. 284 illustrations, 14 in color.
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company: An Official Ninety-Year History
Tags: harley davidson motor company, history, Davidson, harley davidson motor, harley davidson historyThe story of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle includes characters with such names sd Knucklehead, Shovelhead, the Low Rider, Electra-Glide, the Silent Grey Fellow, Panhead, and Evolution....Detailed text by noted motorsports journalist Allan Girdler explores each bike and its specifications, and is highlighted by the stunning color photography of Run Hussey showing classic original adn restored cycles in their glory.
For the lifetime enthusiast of Harley-Davidson, or for the casual observer, Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle will make any reader a Harley believer.
From the first Knucklehead engine to the 1998 Fathead, Harley-Davidson(r) has generated as many adventures and great moments as it has clocked miles on the open road. Chronicle Books has partnered with this American legend to create an absorbing glimpse into the historical art and lore that Harley-Davidson motorcycles inspired over the first half of the century. The book features 125 duotone images-both classic and never-before-seen-from the famed Pohlman Archives, an exclusive collection of archival images revered by Harley(r) fans around the world. Arranged chronologically, these images capture the adventure and pioneering spirit of the machines, their makers, and their riders. Harley Davidson(r) Lore: 1903-1965 will be published in conjunction with an imaginative line of gift and stationery items, including a nostalgic road journal, a postcard box, and wall and engagement calendars. Beautifully designed and produced, this totally unique line of print products sets a new standard for Harley publishing and will capture the hearts of hardcore bikers, casual enthusiasts, and motorcycle fans everywhere.
Tags: line, Harley, road, harley davidson motorcycles, hardcore bikers, Harley Davidson, KnuckleheadIn the world of motorcycles, there is nothing like a Harley-Davidson. And there is no book like this one about America’s iconic bike. Celebrating the motorcycles that have made Harley-Davidson an American legend, this book showcases the standout models of the past 100 years. Period photographs and new color images feature the classic Harleys from Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovelheads, Evolutions, and Twin Cams to Sportsters and the new V-rod. Lively text chronicles the company’s century, from the early years when Harley-Davidson grew from a backyard enterprise into the world’s biggest producer of motorcycles, to the Evolution revolution, which saw the company come back to self-management--and its greatest success ever.
For more than 100 years, Harley-Davidson has been the motorcycle--a beautiful machine combining power, performance, and infinite cool in all of its forms. And this is the Harley-Davidson book, conveying the full story and all the excitement of America’s motorcycle.