1942 wla harley davidson value book

Wlas produced after pearl harbor, regardless of the actual year, would be given serial numbers indicating 1942 production. Army demanded short, mediumsize bikes with ample ground clearance, so harley davidson had to abandon for a time its long, heavy big twins. It is a good old motorcycle and has never left me stranded. Are you trying to find 1943 harleydavidson wla values. Vehiclesvessels in exceptional condition can be worth a significantly higher value than the average retail price shown. Get the best deals for 1942 harley davidson wla at. Harley davidson wla manual 1944 us war department on. Harleydavidson prices, harleydavidson values and book values. This 1942 harley davidson wla is a classic american military motorcycle. What is the value of a 1942 harley davidson wla answers. Looks absolutely brilliant with just the right level of patina old and cared for rather than new faked. Old fort harley davidson is stocked with the latest in harley parts and accessories, clothing. Find out more book test ride request details value your trade. Popular on nadaguides were not talking sixpacks or obliques.

These wartime machines were assigned serial numbers in 1942 and became known as 42wlas. 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. Similar models of the wla were produced for the canadian army, and these were known as the wlc. During ww2 harley davidson produced nearly 90 000 motorcycles for military use. 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. Engine runs strong, this bike has a siren that functions. Gi joe is outfitted in the military courier style of 1942, with drabs, a web belt, a canteen. 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.

It has been restored with a fresh paint job, blackout lights, an ammo box, material carrier and the oilbath air cleaner. Motorcyclesatvsutility due to custom features such as chrome, paint, engine modifications, and market conditions, some. The following parts fit a 1942 harleydavidson wla edit. 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. Andy from woringen, germany sent us these photos of his magnificent 1942 wla harley flathead bobber which is a true oldschool motorcycle andy. 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. The 1941 harleydavidson wla was produced in great numbers for the us army from the start of world war 2. Comprehensive vintage motorcycle price guide 20202021. The complete book of police and military motorcycles. Sometimes wlas appear in motorcycle magazines, so a visit to the book shop from time to time is worth. Unfollow harley davidson 1942 wla to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Military around the world, we are featuring the harley davidson wla now on display at the national motorcycle museum among other. Take a closer look at this 1942 harley davidson wla 19775 with glenn bator.

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. The harleydavidson wla cycle comes with a movable gear shift lever, a springer seat. Army between december 10, 1941, and february 15, 1942. This mostly original 1942 harley u is ready for a new home. History of the harleydavidson wla motorcycle technical. The harleydavidson wla is a harleydavidson motorcycle that was produced to us army.

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. All the lights work, brakes work, transmission is fresh works great. Harley davidson service manual 1942 wlc wla flathead 45 military war. The harley davidson combination straightening and aligning table service dept. 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. This was part 370242m since it was designed or approved in 1942. Motorcycle parts for 1943 harleydavidson wla for sale ebay. These old harley flatheads are fantastically reliable guess thats why the army ran so many in wwii. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. 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. Problem is the minute the crate is gone so has the value. For sale charlottesville, va this posting is for one new, never useddisplayed harley davidson military archive collection 1942 wla shadow box. My liberator harleydavidson 42wla31854 dod early 1943. Up for sale is a 1942 harley davidson wla type iii restored, special motorcycle. Reliability for the 1942 harley davidson model wla. 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 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. Here are some pictures of my 1942 harley wla which i completely rebuilt in bobberstyle. I have many harley davidson owners and service manuals you can download for 750cc 45ci. 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. Thus, wartime machines would come to be known as 42wla s. Military harley davidson wla motorcycle with glenn bator. Used for courier, police, and scouting work, it earned the nickname liberator for the soldiers seen riding it during the liberation of europe. The engine also comes with an installation book, so that there could be no problems with executing a changeover in a hurry. Just about the entire harley davidson part inventory went to the military during the. This may have been in recognition of the use of the continued use of the same specification.

Harbor, regardless of the actual year, would be given serial numbers indicating 1942 production. This motorcycle has the best options of its time, its all original as a post war civil harley davidson. 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. Home motorcycles harley davidson 1942 harley davidson u model motorcycle. Find 1942 harley davidson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. It was produced to us army specifications for the war effort. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Wlas were used extensively by us troops for messenger and military police duties and thousands were supplied to other countries thru lend lease agreements. Harleydavidson shadow box model 1942 wla military archive. This 1942 harley davidson wla type ii is the standard 45 ci model built for the u. In america, cruiser by abhi october 4, 2018 leave a comment. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.