What is a 1942 Harley-Davidson worth?

June 14, 2019 Off By idswater

What is a 1942 Harley-Davidson worth?

Values

Excellent $32,765
Very Good $17,730
Good $11,975
Fair $8,210
Poor $5,640

What is a WLA motorcycle?

The Harley-Davidson WLA is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was produced to US Army specifications in the years during and around World War II. It was based on an existing civilian model, the WL, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45-cubic-inch (740 cm3) engine displacement and single-rider design.

What motorcycle did the British use in WW2?

BSA M20
At the outbreak of World War II BSA were Britain’s largest motorcycle manufacturer with a long history of armaments supply to the armed forces. Designed by Val Page the BSA M20 started development in 1937 as a heavy-framed sidecar model with a simple 500 cc single cylinder side valve engine.

Why do outlaw bikers ride Harleys?

Another reason these gangs rode Harleys is that these bikes were comfortable to ride over long distances. For outlaw bikers who cover large distances on their bikes, the comfort of a Harley made them an attractive option. Ironically, this is the same reason Harleys are popular among American law enforcement officers.

What is WLA English?

“Wala” “Nothing”

Where can I buy a 1947 Harley Davidson WLA?

1947 Harley-Davidson WLA for sale, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Manual transmission. 1941 Harley Davidson WLA for sale, located in San Francisco, California Manual transmission. The sidecar rig is in very nice shape and is offered up with a ton of accessories including a replica of a 30mm machine gun, jerry can an…

What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson WLA have?

This Classic 1942 Motorcycle is owned by a former race car driver and has been a work in progress. It is currently a Rat-Rod design but can easilly be converted back to the origional. Among the many modifications that have been made are a rebuilt engine with Joe Hunt magneto, rebuilt servicar transmission with the reverse blocked off.

How many Harley Davidson motorcycles were made during World War 2?

Harley-Davidson produced about 70.000 WLA and WLC military motorcycles for the US Army and their Allies during WW2. Spare parts for an additional 30…. You might like these other Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.

How big is a Harley Davidson WLA Hummer?

THIS IS A REALLY DETAILED CUSTOM BUILT HARLEY DAVIDSON HUMMER 165 BTU MADE TO LOOK LIKE A MINITURE WLA WWII MOTORCYCLE HOURS OF WORK WENT INTO CREATING THIS MACHINE TALK ABOUT BEING THE TALK AT A SWAP MEET OR AND POKER RUN PEOPLE GOES NUTS OVER THIS MACHINE WHERE EVER ITS AT. RODE IT THE OTHER DAY A BLAST TO RIDE.