This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025 on Sunday the 4th of May, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP . Harley-Davidson have been producing motorcycles since 1903 and are one of the most famous motorcycle companies in existence Founded in Milwaukee and known for big V-Twin engined cruisers and custom models They manufactured bikes for both World Wars with the WL being synonymous with WWII  It was built as a 750cc side-valve, V-twin and fitted with a 3-speed gearbox Being reliable, rugged and easy to maintain made them popular military machines They were soon in mass production in 1942/43 following Peal Harbour and the arrival of the US into WWII This example is a pre-military WLA/WLC civilian model and was built in 1941 Forming part of a large Swiss Collection for many years, it's now presented in running order and is UK-registered   Restored to its current condition some time ago whilst in Switzerland Fitted with a 4-speed gearbox and (OEM) WLDR competition cylinder heads Complete with a current V5C, a copy owners manual and dating letter