Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. The frame and front end look to be very straight and solid. Could you tell me what the current value of motorcycles at present also 1930 s harleys thanks regards steve answered by a verified antique expert. Orley purchased a 1930 henderson streamline model kj 1,300 cc inline4 cylinder motorcycle. Cleaning out garage and found some excelsior henderson parts. The second motorcycle in our series, henderson streamliner, is based on a 1930 henderson streamline kj model and was manually modified. List of motorcycles of the 1910s is a listing of motorcycles of the 1910s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. Orley ray courtney, henderson streamliner, motorcycle. 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.
For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. Jun 15, 2015 honda shadow 600 custom inspired henderson 1930 by vietnamese. To continue the 5 notsoordinarymotorcycles series, in todays piece, i will be going into detail about a motorcycle which, from my point of view, can be considered a rolls royce of motorcycles due to aesthetics, elegance, and refinement with strong art deco influences. Although unknown outside of classic motorcycle circles, mr. Henderson for sale henderson motorcycles cycle trader. It was also the first motorcycle to offer an optional reverse gear for use with sidecars. Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game henderson models design. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. J henderson with an aircooled engine, that bodywork is all custom and its the sort of thing that would have impressed even ettore bugatti. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored sold 1920 ace four cylinder motorcycle sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar.
The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931 schultz, richard henry on. Orley ray courtney, henderson streamliner, motorcycle, streamlined, buck rogers, art deco. Henderson kj motorcycle motor 116 brass shim kit antique reproduction. The henderson model k was the first motorcycle to use full pressure engine lubrication. Gorgeous custom art deco 1930 kj henderson motorcycle owned by syracuse, new york based resident frank westfall 1930 henderson motorcycle combines two of my favorite things. Honda shadow 600 custom inspired henderson 1930 by vietnamese. The machine is apparently based on a 1930 henderson presumably the 100 mph 160 kmh streamline modeland was built in 1936 by a gent called o. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder and with the enclosed wheels and long wheelbase. Henderson motorcycle parts for the vintage models fitting the henderson deluxe, henderson kj and henderson kl, switches, wiring harnesses, sparkwire sets. Forks and handlebars were the same as the series 20 excelsior. Founded by tom and william henderson in detroit the collectible motorcycle market took a confidence hit at last months monterey car week and the sale of the famous robert white collection in london yesterday seemed to confirm that motorcycle. Nevertheless, by the decades end it had become obvious something better was needed to stay ahead of the pack.
The second motorcycle in our series, henderson streamliner, is based on a 1930 henderson streamline kj model and was manually modified by mr. I have always thought the kj to be one of the most beautiful, idable and reliable of early motorcycles. The henderson streamliner is simply irreplaceable, because there is nothing else like it. Henderson motorcycle parts for the deluxe, kj, kl models. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Honda shadow 600 custom inspired henderson 1930 youtube. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle design, american orley ray courtneys enclosed bodywork was virtually unknown. Excelsior henderson motorcycles are known for being premium quality american made cruisers and touring motorcycles. Classic motorcycles, the complete book of motorcycles and their riders, annes publishing ltd 1996. Jul 23, 2010 frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. With its 1,200cc, 40brake horsepower, inline fourcylinder engine, the 1930 henderson model kj streamline could exceed 100 mph. This great motorcycle needs to find a new home with someone who will get it back on the road. Frame, forks, front hub and brake, tanks, mudgaurds.
Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Grail mortillaro of knucklebuster spotted the bike at the rhinebeck grand national super meet. Battery box cover stator voltage regulator rear brake master cylinder clutch slave scavage pump o2 sensor 9 oil drain plug seals 5 fuel pump o rings riders hand book, riders warranty service records book, brochures 6 gas cap o rings ecu computer brain switch lot 2 30 amp fuserelay miscellaneous bolts 1 rear drive belt. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles.
Futuristic motorcycle motorcycle art moto bike motorcycle design american motorcycles vintage motorcycles henderson motorcycle book sculpture sculptures built in 1935, this oneofakind bike began life as a 1930 henderson kj streamline model before being turned into an art deco masterpiece. The pound has dropped in value, interest rates are at a record low. The bike was based on his 1,300cc 4cylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles ever. Frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. 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. Henderson, model kj custom streamline motorcycle is a work of art concept motorcycles. Excelsior henderson values and pricing youre looking for from 1999 to 2000. Henderson deluxe kj kl excelsior antique motorcycle x. Looking like a cross between something youd find in a museum and something youd find in the batcave, this custommade 1930 kj henderson custom is the pride and joy of one frank westfall of syracuse, ny. Upfor auction today is this 1930 henderson kj project bike. Excelsior henderson prices, excelsior henderson values and. Honda shadow 600 custom inspired 1930 henderson kj streamline 1930 henderson kj streamline.
Henderson motorcycle club for bikes from 1912 to 1931, join the forum and meet others who own a henderson, view pictures and learn history, find parts from vendors and more. But what is arguably the most resolutely art deco motorcycle ever built emerged in the united states in 1935 as the oneoff creation of a michiganbased metalsmith employed at the oldsmobile car factory. Sadly, understand that i have too many irons in the fire. Its cool looking and different because its not made to be ridden, the riding position makes it nearly impossible to turn.
Gives new innovations, features, and specifications. Apr 11, 20 the brainchild of orley ray courtney, the unique style of this dramatic piece of rolling sculpture cannot be denied. Founded by tom and william henderson in detroit in 1912, henderson built nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in its 19year existence. The 1910s has their share of expensive historic motorcycles sold at auction, especially the brands cyclone and flying merkel. Kelley blue book regularly updates its motorcycle values to give consumers the pricing. This is the known one off body built in 1937 by ranalah for. Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. The 1929 henderson kj also featured four gauges clustered on a common instrument panel mounted to the gas tank, a design that was adopted five years later by harleydavidson and still later, by indian motorcycles. Nov 19, 2011 hi could you ntell me what the current value of henderson motorcycles at present also 1930 s harleys thanks regards steve. Oem simms c4 magneto 4 cylinder ace motorcycle henderson indian four spark 075 192931 henderson. 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. A unique and rare opportunity to restore and build up an 8c 6c 2300 alfa romeo.
Vintage 1919 henderson model k dealer motorcycle book manual. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer. Jul 25, 2017 in my previous article, i talked about the unusual megola with its fivecylinder rotary engine. 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. Henderson streamline on behance retro scooter, lambretta scooter, vintage bikes, vintage motorcycles. This was the excelsior henderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. Henderson streamliner 1930 henderson kj streamline frist art deco custom built 1930 henderson a 1930 henderson inspired honda shadow. During the prohibition years, hendersons were used henderson s 1930 inline 6 cylinder cheezus fancy this throbbing between your legs. Tells about the new super sport excelsior, super excelsior, and henderson deluxe models. Find the kelley blue book value of your excelsior henderson motorcycle with our easy to use pricing tool.
The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. As lovers of cool bikes, we have a originally built by o. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. The bike was based on his 0 cc fourcylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. Introduced for 1920, the allnew excelsiorbuilt henderson model k boasted a 1,301cc sidevalve engine equipped with forced lubrication, a twindowntube frame, strengthened front fork and enclosed rear chain. Henderson motorcycle company, st louis, doug strange. 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 21, 2010 every once in a while, some notable custom machines cross our path and so is the case with this art decoinspired cruiser. Despite the full order book, he had chosen to pare back his business commitments to. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. What is arguably the most resolutely art deco motorcycle ever built emerged in the united states in 1935 as the oneoff creation of a michiganbased metalsmith employed at the oldsmobile car factory.
In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. Art deco 1930 kj henderson custom motorcycle hiconsumption. 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. Wanted mercury wheel discs your price paid, john yushkevich. J henderson, restored by frank westfall from syracuse, ny every few months, a bike comes along that completely stops me in my tracks. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and rare bikes available anywhere. Apr, 2016 but what is arguably the most resolutely art deco motorcycle ever built emerged in the united states in 1935 as the oneoff creation of a michiganbased metalsmith employed at the oldsmobile car factory. The weather was cold and windy, but that didnt stop us from bringing what was probably the largest gathering of hendersons in the last 50 years.
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. For sale is my beloved 1930 henderson kj streamline. To underline its qualities carl stevens clancy made a journey around the world with a henderson four covering a distance of 18,000 miles. Original and unrestored, this policespec henderson kj wears its bruises. Excelsior henderson values and pricing youre looking for from 2000 to 2000. The henderson community celebrated the glorious day henderson s 100th anniversary at the amca perkiomen chapters national swap meet in oley, pennsylvania, april 2728, 2012. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was originally founded as hanlon manufacturing company in 1993. Henderson is een amerikaans historisch merk van motorfietsen. The kj streamlines frame featured a forged steering head for greater strength and durability for severe road conditions. The company developed the super x motorcycle as a new proprietary motorcycle, including a new engine, frame, and all related drive and styling components, adopting styling from the earlier excelsior henderson motorcycles from the 19051931 timeframe the company owns the intellectual property and continues to exist, also manufacturing oem. 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.
Today the bike is owned by frank westfall of syracuse, a motorcycle collector and local identity, who was seen happily riding this extraordinary motorcycle around the showgrounds. List of motorcycles of the 1910s is a listing of motorcycles of the 1910s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period the 1910s has their share of expensive historic motorcycles sold at auction, especially the brands cyclone and flying merkel. Excelsiorhenderson values and pricing youre looking for and with over 40 years of knowledge about motorcycle values and pricing, you can rely on kelley blue book. 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. 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. Based on the range of listed prices in your search. In 1911, americas pioneer fourcylinder motorcycle designer. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. Information about the antique henderson motorcycle marque. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931. The 1930 henderson inline 6 cylinder the henderson motorcycle co started out in detroit michigan in 1911 where it lasted several years before relocating to chicago under the excelsior umbrella. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. Latest free advert search classic cars classic bikes magazine log in register.
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