Harley-Davidson: A History of the World’s Most Famous

Harley-Davidson: A History of the World’s Most Famous Motorcycle (Shire Library USA, 783)

Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the â‚¬Å“MadeÂ in Americaâ‚¬Â tradition like no others. The sweepingÂ chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty low speed rumbleÂ of the engine and the unmistakable logo are allÂ recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical evolution of Harley's engines â‚¬â€œ from the earliest motorized pedal bicyclesÂ to the iconic heavyweight twin cylinder V-engines we know and love today â‚¬â€œ and the social history ofÂ the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century,Â as innovative survivor of the Great Depression, supplier ofÂ the military during both World Wars and enduring symbol ofÂ freedom and rebellion. It is fully illustratedÂ with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them asÂ well as examples of Harley-Davidson's distinctive designÂ aesthetic in advertising andÂ collectibles.
Country USA
Brand Shire Publications
Manufacturer Shire Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780747813439
ReleaseDate 2014-05-20
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780747813439

Harley-Davidson: A History of the World’s Most Famous Motorcycle (Shire Library USA, 783)