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Lot #267
Harley-Davidson: William S. Harley

"They objected to our building this type of pipe because of the noise angle"

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"They objected to our building this type of pipe because of the noise angle"

Racer and engineer (1880-1943) who co-founded the famed motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. Scarce TLS signed “Wm. S. Harley,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. letterhead, September 5, 1935. Letter to Gene Walters at a Harley-Davidson franchise in Orlando, Florida, in full: “This is in reply to your letter of August 29. I had a discussion concerning the straight pipe with a butterfly with our Sales Dept. and they objected to our building this type of pipe because of the noise angle. However, when we get a little more time in our Experimental Dept. I am going to build one of these jobs and try it out." In fine condition, with light staining to the top margin.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #525 - Ended April 11, 2018





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