Harley Davidson. [cover title; 1916 Harley-Davidson Motor Company Catalog]

“The 1916 Harley-Davidson three-speed twin is the finest motorcycle the Harley-Davidson factories have ever produced…”

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Heavily illustrated, a rare 1916 catalog by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The catalog begins with company advertising and then moves into an extensive description of Harley-Davidson’s innovations, including their “high speed high duty twin cylinder motor,” three-speed transmission, step-starter, clutch, automatic oil pump, and electric lighting system. General specifications for all models are also given.

Detailed specifications for their 1916 models follow, each illustrated: the “11 Horsepower Twin Cylinder Three-Speed Model 16-F,” the “11 Horsepower Twin Cylinder Single Geared Model 16-E,” the “Electrically Equipped 11 Horsepower Twin Cylinder Three-Speed Model 16-J,” the “6 Horsepower Single Cylinder Single Geared Model 16-B” and the “6 Horsepower Single Cylinder Three-Speed Model 16-C.”

The final page advertises the Harley-Davidson Sidevan models (16–L and 16–M), featuring a “true stream-line body” of enameled gray sheet metal and generously upholstered seating. An optional detachable apron, which served as both cover and lap robe, was also available. The inside rear cover lists all models with prices ranging from $65 to $265 and encourages, at length, membership in the “Federation of American Motorcyclists.”

A rare and authentic piece of early Harley-Davidson history.

Price: $850.00