Up for sale is an ORIGINAL PAINT 1947 HARLEY DAVIDSON KNUCKLEHEAD VIN# 47ELI2420.

This bike is for the serious vintage Harley collector. The last year Knucklehead. THIS BIKE HAS HAD THE SAME OWNER FOR THE LAST 63 YEARS ! And yes you read that correctly. ORIGINAL PAINT. This bike is about as original as they come. original patina, original tins, original frame, original windshield, original saddlebags, original wheels, original front end, original toolbox, and 32075 original miles. This is a turn key kick it and fire it right up, ride and enjoy antique motorcycle. Does not need any work whatsoever to enjoy. Runs and rides great. Headlight works, tail light works, horn works. Fresh oil change with Harley 60 weight oil, fresh autolite spark plugs and brand new Harley 6-Volt battery. There is no rust inside the gas tanks at all. Again this bike has had the same owner for the last 63 years.

The owner bought this motorcycle from his friend the original owner on August 6th, 1952 at the age of 17 years old and has owned it ever since! I have the entire history of the motorcycle available from the past 63 years and am happy to share the amazing story of the bikes history and ownership. Aside from regular servicing of the bike, very very little has been done to this motorcycle during the last 63 years. The original seat rotted and fell apart so the seat was replaced. The original muffler cracked along the lower seam so the muffler was replaced along time ago. During the first five years of original ownership the original motor went south so it was replaced and upgraded to a 74" Knucklehead engine which was a huge upgrade due to the increased power and motor size. This coupled to the four speed transmission offers easier capability of cruising at highway speeds.

Please take the time to look over all the photos included here. I welcome the opportunity to show this bike in person to any prospective buyer by appointment only. The real Harley collectors know what they are looking at here. Low ballers and traders need not waste their time or mine. It would be an insult to the bike. This is a "Go show me another original paint 47 Knucklehead" motorcycle. You just can't find them.

The bike is also scheduled to be on display for sale in the bike corral at the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America) Spring national show and swap meet In Oley, Pennsylvania the weekend of April 24-25th. This show brings in attendees and serious buyers from all over the world. If any serious prospective buyer wishes to have an advance showing of this motorcycle to answer any questions that they may have then feel free to contact JEFF at 570-977-0741 to set up an appointment.

Obviously this bike is sold in AS-IS condition with no warranty or guarantee of any kind. There is no refunds or rebates. The day you buy the bike it then becomes your motorcycle. If you the prospective buyer have any questions on this '47 Harley then you call me and make an appointment to come see it in person to answer any and all questions that you may have.

This bike will be sold with an in-person sale. To be crystal clear with that it means a cash in hand sale. That way you pay for the bike in person with cash and leave with your bike and title for the bike in hand. All questions and comments on this motorcycle will be handled prior to the sale and not after. I have in hand a clean 1952 Pennsylvania title for this motorcycle ready for transfer to the new owner.

I also have the original jacket and helmet that the owner had used for the last 63 years. The jacket is a Durable brand front quarter Horsehide jacket and vintage white half helmet. The jacket and helmet are from 1952 as well.

Lastly any questions on this bike please don't hesitate to call. I look forward to hearing from serious prospective buyers. Thanks.