Harley Davidson

 

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1903-1913

1914-1918

1919-1926

1927-1927

1930-1936

1936-1941

1946-1951

1951-1955

1956-1962

1962-1966

1966-1971

1971-1973

1975-1978

1978-1980

1980-1983

1984-1986

1986-1988

1988-1991

1991-1992

 

 

1930-1936

___1930 DAH 2-Cam Hill Climber____

Production   N/A

Power plant  74 CI 2-Cam

Features       Outstanding power

List price       N/A

The 74 cubic inch, 3-speed factory built hill climb racer proved to be nearly unbeatable on any slope of America. It's twin cam engine could be tuned to produce more torque and horsepower than ever before imagined.

____1930 Commercial Sidecar____

1930.jpgProduction  N/A

Power plant  45 CI V-twin, 3-speed

Features      Utility vehicle

List price      approx.

Harley-Davidson commercial sidecars boasted a capacity up to a quarter-ton (500 pound load), and were custom-tailored for a wider variety of special applications.  For example, there were body styles designed specially for newspaper delivery, tire service, battery service, ice delivery and dry-cleaning delivery, as well as all purpose bodies. 

___1931 VL 74___


Production   10,500

Power plant  74 CI V-Twin flathead

Features      Well equipped

List price    

The VL 74 was one of the most populat touring motorcycles ever produced. Reliable and sleek for it's time, it captured the imagination of motorcyclists world wide and established new standards for the industry.

____1932 VL 74____

Production   6,841

Power plant   74 CI V-twin

Features      Plain paint and graphics

List price      

The 1932 models were the last to have plain graphics. The olive green paint would be replaced with eye-appealing colors and tank decals that stemmed from a deliberate effort to break away from plain decor.

____1933 VLD Special Sport____

Production   3,703 (total)

Power plant   74 CI V-twin

Features       Art deco graphics

List price     

Styling went through a transition in 1933, when splashy color options and graphics replaced 30 years of drab colors. Art deco graphics and 3-tone paint schemes became a standard that set a precedent for the future.

____1933 VL 74____

Production   10,231 ( total )

Power plant   74 CI V-Twin

Features       Art deco graphics

List Price     

The Great Depression caused motorcycle production to drop to an all-time low. Harley's output, over 21,000 in 1929, dipped to only 3,700 in 1933. In responce, the company devised flashy colors and graphics to help spike sales.

____1935 VLD Twin Carb TNT  Motor____

Production  N/A

Power plant  74 CI V-Twin

Features       Modified

List price         

Except for racing and experimental machines, the factory did not supply Harleys with twin carburetors. Twin carbs, however, were a popular high-performance modification. When an engine was hopped up, it was called a "TNT" engine.

____1936 VLH 80____

Production      9,812

Power plant    80 CI V-Twin

Features         Flathead design

List Price       

The "V" series, introduced in 1930, proved to be one of motorcycling's most popular types. The Sport Solo VLH, with it's high compression 80 cubic inch engine, became a very desirable mount.