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It includes an original hub in near perfect conditon, a complete original engine with carburetor attached and the parts for a. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. The model k henderson 4cylinders were the fastest motorcycles in america at the time, and the deluxe was a 100 mph machine, simply the best you could buy at the time. This was the excelsior henderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Henderson for sale henderson motorcycles cycle trader. They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, and appealed to both. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles for more than 45 years. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. Ten of my favorite picks at bonhams quail lodge sale. See more ideas about automotive, hemi engine, elevation. Tom henderson, the oldest of ten children, was born in glasgow, scotland and emigrated to. Top ten rare motorcycles for sale bonhams quail lodge sale.

Production began in 1911, using the inline fourcylinder engine and long wheelbase that would become henderson trademarks, and it was available to the public in january 1912. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Over 1,000 of them went up for auction at two sales last week in las vegas, and over 1,000 of those sold. Among others, he became an authority on the early hendersons when he owned and restored one of every model year of the detroit hendersons 19121917. Unfollow henderson motorcycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It includes an original hub in near perfect conditon, a complete original engine with carburetor attached and the parts for a second engine including manifolds. Find excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. Pair of new henderson rollers that fit henderson prepremierretractable garage doors, as well as others. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer. See more ideas about bike, henderson motorcycle and cool bikes.

They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, and appealed to both sport riders and police departments. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Notable names include brough superior, vincent, crocker, bsa, henderson and windhoff. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored. I took this shitty pic at the syracuse bike swap on 2122012 of what i thought was the same bike, but this one has a 1934 card on the seat, but the article specifies a 1930 unit. Henderson motorcycle plaques, henderson motorcycle, motorcycle plaque, motorcycle replica, motorcycle, motorcycle gifts, motorcycle art caststoneart. In competitions, standard henderson fours often had the beating of tuned vtwins, and numerous detail improvements were made throughout the 1920s to ensure that the henderson remained the finest motorcycle in the world. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1931 henderson streamline kj and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Ray courtneys 1936 custom built henderson kj streamline motorcycle. This entry was posted in motorcycle photos and tagged art deco, henderson, henderson kj streamliner, indian motorcycle, motorcycle, orley ray courtney, streamliner. The machine is apparently based on a 1930 hendersonpresumably the 100 mph 160 kmh streamline modeland was built in 1936 by a. Every once in a while, some notable custom machines cross our path and so is the case with this art decoinspired cruiser. History 1911 1917 in october 1911 the henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave.

Conducted by the lead dealer technical manager, dave doc danielson. This video was created for the excelsiorhenderson dealer network on the new model year 2000 lineup, along with some technical tips and ongoing product changes. The vehicle is black with a not specified interior. Henderson motorcycles were the largest and fastest motorcycles of. Apr, 2016 the henderson streamliner is simply irreplaceable, because there is nothing else like it art deco was an innovative and ultradistinctive style of design that spanned the boom times of the roaring twenties and the bust of the depressionridden 1930s. Art deco automobiles at the frist center in nashvile, tn. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. Police favored them for traffic patrol because they were faster than anything else on the roads. You can see more information and pictures in our website.

Sold 1914 excelsior twin cylinder twospeed model ts vintage motorcycle. Henderson motorcycle parts for the vintage models fitting the henderson deluxe, henderson kj and henderson kl, switches, wiring harnesses, sparkwire sets. This very early 191415 detroit model henderson longtank project is an extremely rare and desirable collection that kevin had been building on for many years. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. Its also very likely to be eligible for the 2018 motorcycle cannonball, and these model ks have sailed across america many times in cannonballs past, and so could you. Jul 30, 2015 the henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g.

J henderson with an inline4 aircooled engine, that bodywork is all custom and its the sort of thing that would have impressed even ettore bugatti. Super already a classic collectors bike in perfect condition low mileage. Please click on the link below to enter our new website. Sort by 2000 excelsior henderson henderson super x. I talked to the owner and he said that it was a million dollar bike. The company began during the golden age of motorcycling, and ended during the great depression. Jul 23, 2010 frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. Jul 21, 2010 every once in a while, some notable custom machines cross our path and so is the case with this art decoinspired cruiser. It is offered asis, extended warranty is available.

Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale used motorcycles. Henderson books from the golden age of the fours, 1972. Orley ray courtney, henderson streamliner, motorcycle. The henderson streamliner is simply irreplaceable, because there is nothing else like it art deco was an innovative and ultradistinctive style of design that spanned the boom times of the roaring twenties and the bust of the depressionridden 1930s. Henderson, over the course of their careers the two men would have a hand in the development of all the american 4cylinder motorcycle engines of the period, and many consider their designs to be significantly ahead of their time. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds.

Frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. Although they often go unnoticed in the harley indian wars, henderson motorcycles were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, widely favored by cops and speed demons. Henderson deluxe from 1922 4 cylinder it has good general condition and work german document. Usd171249 cowl for motorcycle front wheel or similar article. In 1917 henderson sold out both its bicycle division as well as its motorcycle division to ignaz schwinn. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. The purchase of a large lot of original henderson parts that had been the basis of a thriving motorcycle repair business for walter masiack was the start of the new company. William henderson designed the inline four motorcycle bearing his name, running the henderson motorcycle company with his brother tom from its beginning in 1912 until 1917, when the company was purchased by ignaz schwinn the same schwinn that built the bicycle you had when you were 10 years old. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of. Henderson motorcycle promptly announced a new 57 cubic inch 934 cc ioe fourcylinder 7 hp motorcycle, with the engine mounted inline with the frame and chain drive.

Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game. His concept for this bike arose out of his belief that the motorcycle manufacturers of the day overvalued speed and high performance to the detriment of real world riders need for comfort and protection from the weather. The henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. The bike was based on his 1,300cc 4cylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. Schwinn was being asked constantly to come up with new and private labels for companies like goodrich, dayton department stores and other national chains.

View our entire inventory of new or used henderson motorcycles. It was the style of the flapper girl and the office typist, of the factory worker. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. Henderson motorcycles contents page history 1918 1931. He brought his considerable skills to bear making that dream real in the. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder and with the enclosed wheels and long wheelbase. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. Henderson motorcycle parts for the deluxe, kj, kl models. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Could it be the same bike and someone goofed with the date. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Excelsiorhenderson values and pricing youre looking for from 1999 to 2000. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used excelsior henderson super x motorcycles for sale near you.