$69,950
Wind Gap, Pennsylvania
Category
Cruiser Motorcycles
Engine
1200
Posted Over 1 Month
CONTACT JEFF AT 570 977 0741. Up for sale and your consideration is an ORIGINAL PAINT 1947 Harley Davidson Knucklehead vin# 47ELI2420. This bike is for the serious vintage Harley collector. Last year of the Knucklehead. This bike has had the same owner for the last 63 years... yes that is correct. 63 years of ownership. You also read correctly...this bike has ORIGINAL PAINT. This bike has...original patina, original tins, original frame, original windshield, original saddlebags, original wheels, original front wheel chrome trim rings, original front end, original toolbox, original speedometer showing 32075 miles on the bike. This is a turn the key, kick it and fire it right up, ride and enjoy antique Harley Knucklehead. Does not need any work whatsoever to enjoy. Runs and rides great. Everything works ! Headlight works, horn works, tail light works, speedometer backlighting works, and dash lights work ! Bike has just received a fresh oil change with Harley 60 weight oil, fresh autolite spark plugs, brand new Harley 6-volt battery, and fresh gas. There is no rust inside the gas tanks at all. The original Linkert carburetor works great with no issues. Bike has no leaking at all . Couple small drips under the outer primary as usual from the chain oiler. Again this Harley has had the same owner for the last 63 years. He bought the bike at 17 years old from a friend (the original owner) on August 6th, 1952. He has owned the bike ever since until recently having made the decision at 80 years old to sell the bike. I have the entire history of ownership available from the past 63 years, and am happy to share the amazing story of the bike's history and ownership. Aside from regular servicing of the bike, very very little has been done to this motorcycle during the last 63 years. The original seat rotted and fell apart so the seat was replaced. The original muffler cracked along the lower welded seam, so the muffler was also replaced. During the original owner's term of ownership during the first five years of the bike's life the original motor went bad. It was replaced and upgraded to a 74" Knucklehead engine which was a huge upgrade due to increased motor size and power. This motor coupled to the original four speed transmission and foot clutch/tank shift combo offered much easier capability of cruising at highway speeds. Please take the time to look over all 24 photos that I have here. I have many more photos available should any prospective buyer want them. Just call and ask for them. I also welcome and encourage the opportunity to show this bike in person by appointment to any prospective buyer should they have any questions to the condition or integrity of this antique Harley. The real Harley collectors know what they are looking at here. Low ballers and traders need not waste their time or mine. It would be an insult to the bike. This is a "go show me another 47 Knucklehead with ORIGINAL PAINT" bike. You just can't find them. This bike is scheduled to be on display and available in the bike corral at the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America) Spring national show and swap meet in Oley, Pennsylvania the week starting Wednesday April 22nd through Saturday April 25th. This show brings in attendees and serious buyers from all over the world. If any serious prospective buyer wishes to have an advance showing of this motorcycle to answer any questions that they may have then feel free to call me to set up an appointment for an in person viewing. Obviously this bike is sold in AS-IS condition. There is NO actual, implied, written or expressed warranty or guarantee of any kind whatsoever. There is no refunds or rebates. The day you buy the bike it then becomes your motorcycle. If you the prospective buyer have any questions on this '47 Harley Knucklehead, then you call me and make an appointment to come see it in person to answer any and all questions that you may have as to the condition and integrity of this Harley. This Harley will be sold with an in-person sale. To be crystal clear that means that this will be a funds in hand transaction. That way you pay for the bike in person with funds in hand and then leave with your bike and title in hand for the bike. I have in hand a clean August 6th, 1952 dated Pennsylvania title in hand for this 1947 Harley showing the correct Vin #. The title is ready for transfer to the new owner. I also have the original jacket and helmet that the owner had used for the last 63 years ! The jacket is a Durable brand front quarter Horsehide jacket and vintage white half helmet. The jacket and helmet are from 1952 when the bike was purchased. The jacket and helmet will be included with the sale of the bike. All questions and comments on this motorcycle will be handled prior to the sale and not after. Please check my 100% positive feedback and buy with confidence. I have accurately and honestly described this antique Harley to the best of my ability. An Ebay required non-refundable paypal deposit of $300.00 will be paid by the winning buyer to commit to the sale. I look forward to hearing from the serious buyers. Any questions? Please don't hesitate to CONTACT JEFF AT 570 977 0741. Thanks and good luck !
Trim KNUCKLEHEAD
