Sold - 1937 Harley Davidson WLD Sport 45" Flathead - Sold

$34,750.00
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Introducing the iconic 1937 Harley Davidson WLD Sport 45" Flathead. Its the first year of the WL that would be around for another 40 Years, (Harley Davidsons longest production motor) its the first year for recirculating oil and boasts many new changes to the 45 WL line, this beautifully restored motorcycle boasts perfect mechanical condition. Experience the pure thrill of vintage Harley Davidson engineering at its finest.

 

1937 Harley Davidson WLD Sport


Year:  1937
Make:  Harley Davidson
Model:  WLA SPORT
Color:  BLUE
Engine Size:  750 CC - 45''
Cylinders:  2
Transmission:  3 SPEED
Mileage:  007

VIN Number:  37WLDxxxx
Frame Number:  No Frame Numbers in 1937
Is Motorcycle Currently Registered:  No
Ownership:  Title in Owners Name (South Dakota)

Sheet Metal:

Perfect Original sheet metal, freshly painted  with correct color for 1937 and correct decals 

Paint Condition:

Paint is a few year old restoration but in nice condition with very few small chips from assembly 

Chrome / Nickle / Misc. Plating Condition:


Chrome nickel and plating is in excellent condition, Original fasteners were wither replated or replaced with Colony Hardware

Wheels and Tires:

Front Wheel Size and Make:  18'' Kelsey Hayes
Rear Wheel Size and Make:  18'' Kelsey Hayes
Rear Tire Size and Make:  18'' Coker
Front Tire Size and Make:  18'' Coker

Wheel and Tire Condition:
Wheels, hubs and tires are completely restored with new bearings, races ,spokes and paint. Hubs are correct stepped style for 1937

Chassis:  

Chassis is original and correct for 1937, Correct I-Beam Front Springer
No Vin number (Harley did not have vin numbers until the 70's

Mechanical Condition:

Motorcycle has been completely mechanically rebuilt from the crank pin up.  Motor has all new parts installed along with a fresh Linkert M41 Carburetor.

Transmission has all NOS parts installed. 


Additional Descriptions of Motorcycle:

This motorcycle was bought in a pile of parts, the previous owner had spent years restoring this motorcycle and because of failing health sold it when it was only 50 % complete.  The Chassis and the Sheetmetal were already painted when acquired, 

The speedometer looked to be restored , Current owner went through the motor and transmission and all the brakes . Wired using a replica cloth wire harness, correct Dash and gauges for 1937.  Correct Cycle Ray Headlight, 

During assembly all hardware, ( Nuts and bolts ) were correctly plated or replaced with hardware from colony.

You would be hard pressed to find a nicer restored 1937 WL anywhere in the world, the early 30 WL models are hard to find and as correct as this.  If you wish it is ready to start putting miles on it or add to your static collection as a rare piece of art. 

VALUATION RESOURCE GUIDE

Hagerty Valuation Guide: 
Concourse Condition:  $37,500
Excellent Condition:  $26,300
Good Condition:  $20,300