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LOT 132 Maroon & Cream
Harley-Davidson’s legendary flathead first hit the highways of America in 1929 and remained the mainstay of the Milwaukee Company’s range until 1974. The simple design, reliability and inherent strength made the W-Series the natural choice for police forces across the country, while the WLA was specifically tailored to suit the needs of the United States Army. Changes included a plate to protect the sump, pannier racks front and rear, an oil bath cleaner developed for North Africa, blacked-out auxiliary bath and a fishtail exhaust to reduce noise levels. The WL models had a higher compression 45-cid engine and dry-sump lubrication had been a feature since 1937. Over 90,000 were built for the Second World War and of these some 30,000 went to major American allies like the Soviet Union. As with most military hardware, the numbers of surviving WLAs is proportionally very small, with surplus stock converted for civilian use. This faithfully restored 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA was discovered in Echuca, Victoria by the current owner and is believed to have had just one previous owner. The motorbike and original Dustings sidecar was fully rebuilt over a two year period, and the combination presents in fabulous condition today. Finished in two-tone maroon and cream, with brown leather upholstery, sidescreens and a tonneau, with lots of nice details like the Dustings stickers and whitewall tyres, this authentic WLA Harley is great for display or club events. Sold without registration.
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