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Classic Bikes for sale: 1945-49

1947 Harley-Davidson Other

Easton, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 26000

Gentlemen, Please read all details I have video of engine running I tried to post but it does not post
I can maybe post it on my FB
Very nice original Harley 1947 EL ENGINE ONLY; built to 1200 specs with a Lienweber 1 cam. Yes, It has a PA title in my name. More engine details below. Please read all the details
DO NOT wait years to rip down the road!Ride now
INSPECTION DATE AND TIME
Engine is in bike running and can be inspected by serious buyers between 2pm to 4 pm Sunday ... more

1946 Harley-Davidson KnuckleHead

Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 115000


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[isdntekvideo]1946 Harley-Davidson FL
74 CI Knucklehead
The Holy Grail of American Motorcycling
The Finest Knuckle We Have Had or Seen At The Museum
An Absolutely Stunning Example
An Immaculate Piece Of Americana
It Literally Runs and Looks Like New
Has Been In The Zauner Family Since It Was New
Restored & Put On Display, in The Family Living Room Since 1987
Harold ... more
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1948 Indian

Boynton Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 7600

1948Indian Chief 74 ci in Blue / Cream paint. Bike several years ago underwentrestoration by previous owner. Just 100 miles ago current owner did enginesuppers including 30 over pistons, new stainless valves with steel valve guides and new seats cut, bikeruns and operates as it's suppose to. Bike is left side tank shift 3 speed, foot clutch, right throttle, 12V, Linkert 344 carb. Bikes tins and speedometer are replica. Bike is frame title matching see pic 14, engine also 1948 see pic 15 Bike has... more

1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead EL Motor Crankcases

Arden, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 7000

Matching number cases, no title-hand written bill of sale upon request. Front mounts on both need some work. Right case rear mount has a crack. Minor issues for 77 year old cases. We are selling heads and other parts separately, see our other sales if interested. Sale is set up for local pick up, if you want it shipped, we can figure out the cost depending on where you are located. Payment by cashiers check, bank wire transfer or cash. No paypal.... more

1948 Indian Chief

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 2550


For sale is my matching numbers 1948 Indian Chief. Title is in hand
SELLING WITH NO RESERVE!
Frame number: 3485862
Motor number: CDH5862
This Chief had been upgraded with a hydraulic front end from a Harley-Davidson Panhead. This front end rides extremely smoothly and handles very well. This fork is similar to the one on the 1950s Indian chiefs. As far as I can tell no modifications were done to use this front end
The motor runs and rides very well. This has been a one kick ... more

1949 Harley-Davidson Other

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 193**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 27500

1949 Panhead Survivor
Correct wishbone FrameOEM parts Matching 49 Bellies
Great old running Survivor!
Shipping nationwide avoidable!... more

1949 Indian Scout

Scottsdale, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 3500

This 1949 Indian Scout was purchased at the Las Vegas auction some years ago. I included photos to show you the bike as purchased. I was planning to do a light restoration, but when I got it home there were issues undisclosed that required a complete tear down. I had the engine rebuilt and the transmission gone through
The overall paint is in good shape, the tank is clean and in great shape, no rust of any kind. I planned to leave it as is, but decided to sandblast and powder coated all the ... more

1947 Harley-Davidson EL

Las Vegas, Nevada, 891**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 50000

1947 Harley Davidson Knucklehead EL with 1945 LE sidecar. Motor top end has been rebuilt, no leaks, very few miles since rebuild. The frame is not a ' Bull Neck' with offset springer. I've researched this using the Palmer Book and looks to be a 1945 frame and front forks. The frame and front forks are original Harley and not aftermarket but not correct for 1947 and are in excellent condition. The gas tanks, speedo and rear taillights are original 47. The fenders are narrow brace but also ... more

1948 Harley-Davidson

Bethlehem, Georgia, 306**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 17600

This is a real deal 98% original 1948 Panhead. titled matching bellies. 6 volt system Really cool accessories. This bike had a full mechanical restoration 300 miles ago. This bike is as good as it gets. Please serious buyers only. If you know you know... more

1948 Harley-Davidson Other

Pahrump, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 19900

Freshly built 1948 74" EL Panhead engine (engine only) with zero run time. All genuine Harley parts. Also has a freshly rebuilt M74 Linkert carb, no broken fins, matching belly numbers with a clear NV title. Has a 5 digit vin which appears to be Police issue according to the research I've done. See photos for more details.
Stay tuned more Panhead parts to follow in the coming months, motors, frames, transmissions, springer front end, etc
eBay wants me to list this in motorcycles for ... more

1949 Harley-Davidson Other

Gardena, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$ 23000

The bike has been sitting in my shop a little over a year. Matching case numbers and clean California title in my name with a non-oped registration. The front cylinder has one broken fins and the transmission case has a small welding repair. The actual milage is unknown (30k on the spec list due to the listing requirement)YouTube: https: / / youtu be / PhYHQwzIfa8... more

1949 Matchless 500 - Bespoke - Hill Climber - Speedway - Board track racer

Sandwich, CT13***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 5750

Unique Bespoke One off Professionally built by a top Custom Motorcycle engineer Magazine featured1949 Matchless frame500cc GM 4 valve speedway engineruns on petrol not methanol kick start55 + bhp=funMakuni carb
Burman 4 speed gearbox pre unitexposed dry clutch Handmade springer front endalloy rims
Road registered original registration number UMT 12 non transferable with V5C
been stored since I think 2010
needs light recommissioning
Collection only Can help with loading
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magnat debon m3f used in a movie 100cc 1948 very rare uk reg v5

Leicester, LE2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 2250

here is a magnat debon m3f 100cc 1948 bike. this was used in the movie ,boys in the boat, directed by George Clooney. the bike runs and rides fine. the bike is 1 owner. the whole bike is yellow and the black is just wrap do to the film company wanted a black bike. the paint on the tank is peeling. the bike has new tyres. we can help with shipping or collections. we can take part ex, s. any questions please call 01858791180 or 07867418056. the bike has a v5
we will be uploading a youtube video... more

Triumph Speed Twin 1945

Windsor , SL4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 8000

This Triumph 500cc Speed Twin was one of a few that were manufactured in 1945 after the war finished, I know of only one other in the world. A black one that??s in the States. Triumph struggled to obtain their trademark red paint immediately after the war, this may be the only Amaranth Red Speed Twin of that first year in existence. The condition of the bike is very good, not mint, but very, very good. After 6 years in storage some of the screw heads are showing rust as is the horn push. ... more

Lambretta Model B 125 year 1949

York, YO43***, UNITED KINGDOM

£ 1490

For sale Original Italian Innocenti Lambretta model B 125Year 1949
To restore
The restoration was been started few years ago' , and left unfinished .Body with some marks , engine turn over with good compression and spark, but I not had it running. Missing the throttle and rear brake cables.
Available to collect from near York or Delivery may Available for free from 21st of April. Please enquire.
The Scooter come with Nova reference number and invoice of sale. Need DVLA ... more