1947 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead

$58,000.00
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1947 Harley Davidson EL Knucklehead 

Year:  1947
Make:  Harley Davidson 
Model:  EL Knucklehead
Color:  Black w Red Pin Stripes
Engine Size:  1000cc - 61"cu
Cylinders:  2
Transmission:  3 Speed
Mileage:  000
VIN Number:  47EL9163
Belly Numbers:  matching
Frame Number:  No Frame numbers in 1947
Motorcycle Currently Registered:  Yes
Ownership:  Clear Title in Owners Name
Motorcycle Location: Phoenix, AZ area

Sheet Metal:
Fender and Tanks are in excellent condition

Paint Condition:
Paint is in great condition, 

Wheel and Tire Condition:
Wheels look like they have been recently restored, tires are in great condition

Mechanical Condition:
This knucklehead runs really well, it is a one kick bike, shifts all through the gears 


VALUE GUIDE VALUATIONS:

Hagerty Value Guide: 1947 Harley Davidson FL – Hagerty Value Guide
Concours:  $83,600
Excellent : $65,800
Good          $45,100

At Classic Motorcycle Consignments, we are proud to present one of the most important motorcycles in Harley-Davidson history — a 1947 EL Knucklehead, produced at the very end of the legendary Knucklehead era.

Introduced in 1936, the Knucklehead was Harley-Davidson’s first mass-produced overhead-valve Big Twin and set the foundation for every Big Twin that followed. By 1947, the platform had reached its most refined form, making late-production examples especially desirable among serious collectors.

This 61 cubic inch (1000cc) OHV V-Twin embodies the raw, mechanical character of post-war American motorcycling — rigid frame, springer front end, and unmistakable knuckle-shaped rocker boxes that define an icon.

Technical Overview

  • 61 cu in (1000cc) OHV V-Twin

  • 4-speed transmission

  • Period-correct Linkert carburetor

  • 6-volt ignition system

  • Rigid hardtail frame

  • Harley-Davidson springer front end

  • Drum brakes front and rear

  • Chain final drive

Why the Knucklehead Matters

  • Final year of the Knucklehead production

  • Direct predecessor to the 1948 Panhead

  • One of the most influential motorcycles ever built

  • Highly sought-after by collectors worldwide

Whether destined for a museum-quality collection, period-correct restoration, or thoughtful enjoyment as a vintage rider, a 1947 EL Knucklehead represents a cornerstone of American motorcycling history.