1942 wla harley davidson value book

These wartime machines were assigned serial numbers in 1942 and became known as 42wlas. Sometimes wlas appear in motorcycle magazines, so a visit to the book shop from time to time is worth. Pictures, trademarks and logos of third parties are the exclusive property of the respective owners. Home motorcycles harley davidson 1942 harley davidson u model motorcycle. Old fort harley davidson is stocked with the latest in harley parts and accessories, clothing.

Problem is the minute the crate is gone so has the value. Comprehensive vintage motorcycle price guide 20202021. Motorcycle parts for 1943 harleydavidson wla for sale ebay. I have many harley davidson owners and service manuals you can download for 750cc 45ci. Here are some pictures of my 1942 harley wla which i completely rebuilt in bobberstyle. Harleydavidson prices, harleydavidson values and book values. This 1942 harley davidson wla type ii is the standard 45 ci model built for the u. Reliability for the 1942 harley davidson model wla. It has been restored with a fresh paint job, blackout lights, an ammo box, material carrier and the oilbath air cleaner. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Specialty is in making the aftermarket and rebuilt to a motorcycle engine, make posh factory rehabilitate old iron lightly harley davidson wla 1942 alerts to be hot. In america, cruiser by abhi october 4, 2018 leave a comment. Make sure this fits by entering your model number 1942 wwii wla harley davidson motorcycle poster 12 x 18 poster on high quality heavy 80lb satin cover paper durable and can stand up to all kinds of abuse and it wont pucker and wrinkle like others do.

The 1941 harleydavidson wla was produced in great numbers for the us army from the start of world war 2. For sale charlottesville, va this posting is for one new, never useddisplayed harley davidson military archive collection 1942 wla shadow box. Military harley davidson wla motorcycle with glenn bator. My liberator harleydavidson 42wla31854 dod early 1943.

Wlas produced after pearl harbor, regardless of the actual year, would be given serial numbers indicating 1942 production. This 1942 harley davidson wla is a classic american military motorcycle. In 1942 after the united states joined the war the production numbers of the wla skyrocketed, over 90,000 would be built between 1942 and 1954, with enough spare parts to build an additional 30,000. Harley davidson 1942 wla flathead best sellers in childrens ebooks. Find out more book test ride request details value your trade. What is the value of a 1942 harley davidson wla answers. Up for sale is a 1942 harley davidson wla type iii restored, special motorcycle. This was part 370242m since it was designed or approved in 1942. Unfollow harley davidson 1942 wla to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Harbor, regardless of the actual year, would be given serial numbers indicating 1942 production. Andy from woringen, germany sent us these photos of his magnificent 1942 wla harley flathead bobber which is a true oldschool motorcycle andy. It was produced to us army specifications for the war effort. Army between december 10, 1941, and february 15, 1942.

All the lights work, brakes work, transmission is fresh works great. The complete book of police and military motorcycles. Gi joe is outfitted in the military courier style of 1942, with drabs, a web belt, a canteen. This mostly original 1942 harley u is ready for a new home. Military around the world, we are featuring the harley davidson wla now on display at the national motorcycle museum among other. These old harley flatheads are fantastically reliable guess thats why the army ran so many in wwii. History of the harleydavidson wla motorcycle technical. This may have been in recognition of the use of the continued use of the same specification. Harley davidson wla manual 1944 us war department on. The harleydavidson wla is a harleydavidson motorcycle that was produced to us army. Vehiclesvessels in exceptional condition can be worth a significantly higher value than the average retail price shown. The ole boys knees just cant handle the action anymore.

The harleydavidson wla cycle comes with a movable gear shift lever, a springer seat. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Looks absolutely brilliant with just the right level of patina old and cared for rather than new faked. Take a closer look at this 1942 harley davidson wla 19775 with glenn bator. Just about the entire harley davidson part inventory went to the military during the. Used for courier, police, and scouting work, it earned the nickname liberator for the soldiers seen riding it during the liberation of europe. The us army immediately ordered harley davidson to equip its liaison officers and military police with the motorcycle hd wla, first called hd xe experimental. The helmet, the winter lap guard and leg guards, the fake gun, scabbard, whistle, siren, gloves, shovel extras that go with the bike. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Harleydavidson wla motorcycle history on december 7, 1941, the japanese attacked the us military base at pearl harbor and the united states entered the war. Of all the motorcycles harley produced for the military, the harley davidson wla was by far the most common though that doesnt mean its easy to find nowadays. Thus, wartime machines would come to be known as 42wla s. Similar models of the wla were produced for the canadian army, and these were known as the wlc.

Motorcyclesatvsutility due to custom features such as chrome, paint, engine modifications, and market conditions, some. The engine also comes with an installation book, so that there could be no problems with executing a changeover in a hurry. The model wla was originally a military bike, used by the american army during world war ii and made available to the public after war ended. Harley davidson values and pricing youre looking for and with over 40 years of knowledge about motorcycle values and pricing, you can rely on kelley blue book. Wlas were used extensively by us troops for messenger and military police duties and thousands were supplied to other countries thru lend lease agreements. It was based on an existing civilian model, the wl, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45cubicinch 740 cm 3 engine displacement and singlerider design. Based on the wl w a model line of bikes, l high compression, a army, this bike helped create a dramatic rise in harley s. Harley davidson would also produce wla variants and supply these to the uk and south africa, as well as to the navy and marine corps in the pacific. Get the best deals for 1942 harley davidson wla at. Engine runs strong, this bike has a siren that functions.

This motorcycle has the best options of its time, its all original as a post war civil harley davidson. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors. Army demanded short, mediumsize bikes with ample ground clearance, so harley davidson had to abandon for a time its long, heavy big twins. Popular on nadaguides were not talking sixpacks or obliques. Harleydavidson shadow box model 1942 wla military archive. Harley was already making a simpler bike for the military called the wla, and that was determined to be sufficient for the basic motorcycle usage needed by the military. Harley davidson service manual 1942 wlc wla flathead 45 military war. View our entire inventory of new or used harley davidson motorcycles. Find 1942 harley davidson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. The harleydavidson wla is a harley davidson motorcycle that was produced to us army specifications in the years during and around world war ii. The harley davidson combination straightening and aligning table service dept. Harley davidson began producing the wla in smaller numbers as early as 1940 as part of their general military expansion as wwii took its hold.