1930 henderson downloadliner motorcycle

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. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. Antique detroit henderson motorcycle air shutter f. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 50 bargains. Back then, henderson was one of americas largest motorcycle manufacturers next to harley davidson and indian until it went bankrupt in 1931 during the great depression. The antique motorcycle club of america is working towards advancing the connection between the younger generation and the antique motorcycling fraternity. Every once in a while, some notable custom machines cross our path and so is the case with this art decoinspired cruiser. This original 1930 henderson kj unrestored, running, and in amazingly good shape for an 87yearold machine probably started out as a police bike. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle. The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just completed circumnavigating the globe, a journey of.

Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. The decals are consistent with motorcycles manufactured for traffic cops, and among its accessories is a hand control speedometer, with two hands, one of them red. 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. Reference numbers 1 through 999 are new old stock or reproduction parts reference numbers and above are used parts. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle design, american orley ray courtneys enclosed bodywork was virtually unknown. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. Based on a 1930 henderson motorbike, this custom built twowheeled.

It was a naked bike like pretty much every other motorcycle of its time. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. With its 1,200cc, 40brake horsepower, inline fourcylinder engine, the 1930 henderson model kj streamline could exceed 100 mph. This 1912 henderson fourcylinder, on display with other classic motorcycles at the national motorcycle museum in. Upfor auction today is this 1930 henderson kj project bike. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, in 1911. This was the excelsior henderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Based on a 1930 henderson motorbike, this custom built twowheeled vehicle was on display at the rhinebeck grand national meet last. My husband and i have owned this 1930 henderson kj for 17 years. Grail mortillaro of knucklebuster spotted the bike at the rhinebeck grand national super meet.

Nov 19, 2011 hi could you ntell me what the current value of henderson motorcycles at present also 1930 s harleys thanks regards steve. Nevertheless, by the decades end it had become obvious something better was needed to stay ahead of the pack. J henderson with an inline4 aircooled stay safe and healthy. Its a 1930 henderson that was customized before ww2 by a fellow called o. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. If youd shown this to me i wouldntve believed it was real, gotta be some kinda geewhiz swell dieselpunk concept art, but no, this is apparently the 1930 henderson streamline, an expensive but real. A lifelong devotee of twowheeled transport from his teen years on, courtney made his living shaping sheet metal, first for mcfarlan and duesenberg in indiana and later with oldsmobile. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. This 1912 henderson fourcylinder, on display with other classic motorcycles at the national motorcycle museum in anamosa, iowa, still has its original paint and tires. I thought that was the coolest motorcycle i had ever seen until i saw your. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o.

Which was very nice, considering that she was restored 17 years ago by my hubby. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. The bike was based on his 0 cc fourcylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. Sold 1914 excelsior twin cylinder twospeed model ts vintage motorcycle. The bars are at full right lock, his left leg is just in the air, and his butt is half off the seat. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Henderson motorcycle models henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game henderson models design. The henderson kj streamliner is such a machine that looks just as fresh as it used to 85 years ago. Oct 04, 2015 top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration.

During its early days, the company came out with a 4cylinder, 56cmc, 7. To underline its qualities carl stevens clancy made a journey around the world with a henderson four covering a distance of 18,000 miles. He wanted one with the seat forward, with better cooling, better springing and a more beautiful body. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored. Everybody realizes that guys basically falling off the thing, right. 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. Information about the antique henderson motorcycle marque. 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. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder and with the enclosed wheels and long wheelbase. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. 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. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl.

The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1930 henderson streamline kj and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. The standard 1930 henderson kj streamline was anything but a streamlined motorcycle. Henderson garage doors pair with remote controlled henderson ultra motors. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave.

Jul 23, 2010 frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. Last weekend 2006, we attended an americain motorcycle weekend in the south of the netherlands. Apr 11, 20 the brainchild of orley ray courtney, the unique style of this dramatic piece of rolling sculpture cannot be denied. The second motorcycle in our series, henderson streamliner, is based on a 1930 henderson streamline kj model and was manually modified. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game. Apr, 2016 at some stage, courtney purchased a fourcylinder 1930 henderson streamline model kj motorcycle, which was actually devoid of any streamlining, but was presumably thus named for the same reason as the streamline toasters and radios. Although unknown outside of classic motorcycle circles, mr. The second motorcycle in our series, henderson streamliner, is based on a 1930 henderson streamline kj model and was manually modified by mr.