Silver Classic MotorcycleDID YOU KNOW?
Living in Milwaukee were two friends, William
Harley, 21, and Arthur Davidson, 20. In 1903
they teamed up and began experimenting on
"taking the work out of bicycling." In 1903
the company Harley-Davidson was founded,
with only 3 motorcycles being made the first
year. In 1904 production began behind the
Davidson family home on a motorcycle named,
"Silent Gray Fox." By 1909, the Harley-Davidson
V-Twin engine would reach a top speed of 60 mph.
During World War I, 20,000 cycles were
supplied the U.S. forces. In 1941, Harley-Davidson's
entire production went to supplying Allied
Forces in World War II, which by war's end
totaled about 90,000 machines. The teardrop
shaped gas tank made its debut in 1925. Since
the introduction of the first cycle in 1903,
Harley-Davidson has become synonymous with
American motorcycling. Professionally
framed in solid oak is this motorcycle
picture, plus an official Harley patch,
and an envelope commemorating the 91st year
of the American motorcycle. Three stamps are
used in this picture, a motorcycle stamp,
an eagle stamp, and the official issued
special delivery 13 cent stamp (56 years old)
depicting a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Three
mat colors have been chosen to compliment
this 15 1/4 x 20 inch picture.
Our Price: $56.00
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