WLA Harley Davidson 1944

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Current Owner
Private Collector

Model
Type V 42WLA

Year of Manufacture
1944

Vehicle History

A total of 70,000 were produced during WW2. Known as the Liberator they were used by the US Army, the WLC model was produced for the Canadians and Allied armies. Both saw extensive use in other countries post war under the Marshall aid plan. 

This bike was completely restored in 2012 with NOS parts were available including engine and gearbox rebuild. It has taken part in numerous Normandy trips and others and is a favourite of the owner.