1948 Harley Davidson EL Panhead SOLD!!

The current owner purchased this bike in 1999 to start his vintage Harley collection. Due to a knee injury, he parked the bike and displayed it for the last 18 years. It was built by the previous owner to be a rider, but it has only been ridden less than 100 miles since its frame-up restoration in Colorado. It is now ready to ride again, having been tuned and freshened in June 2017 by one of the most trusted Harley mechanics in the Midwest.

There were several after-market parts used in the restoration, including the fuel tanks, tank emblems, chrome dash, seat, saddlebags, S&S oil pump, Cycle Electric generator/regulator, stainless steel spokes, inner primary, coil, clutch plates, brake shoes, “cheese grater” rear fender trim, tires, and probably the wiring harness. All of these parts are of the highest quality. All other parts are believed to be stock (although refinished), including the frame, cases, cylinders, heads, chrome pan valve covers (1948 was the only year), transmission, springer fork (1948 was the last year), carb, speedometer, and fenders. Of course, collectors know that the first year Panhead is one of the rarest and most beautiful Harleys ever made. A true jewel of American post-WWII design, technology, style, and pride.