Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. This 1924 excelsiorhenderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. Request an appraisal find an auto appraiser near you enter your zip code. Information about the antique henderson motorcycle marque henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. 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. Please click on the link below to enter our new website. The henderson model k was the first motorcycle to use full pressure engine lubrication. Had a nice day and thought i would try to start the kj and blow off the cobwebs. We have a new web site to show case our henderson super x and excelsior too parts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. The bike was based on his 0 cc fourcylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. Jan 03, 2012 henderson kj motorcycle chicago schwinn built. The 1912 hendersons were advertised as ahead of its time and more car for less. During its early days, the company came out with a 4cylinder, 56cmc, 7. It was a naked bike like pretty much every other motorcycle of its time. Motor is very complete, rankshaft, amshaft, lywheel and clutch plus the tranny shafts an. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
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. If you are fortunate enough to own a henderson, any model, restore it, rebuild it and treasure it. History of the henderson 1918 1931 1918, both william and tom henderson were now employees of excelsior. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. Frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. It was the first motorcycle to use full pressure lubrication, the oil being held in the crankcase and pumped via pipes and ducts to all the engine bearings. 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. For anyone on two wheels, motorcycling enthusiasts, harleydavidson magazine, seekers of information on building and maintaining motorcycles, motorcycles for sale, sturgis rally. 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. To underline its qualities carl stevens clancy made a journey around the world with a henderson four covering a distance of 18,000 miles. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. The bike has had at least one partial restoration, is missing some body panels, and sports some obviously homebrewed part substitutions, but we love it. Its cool looking and different because its not made to be ridden, the riding position makes it nearly impossible to turn. Henderson motorcycle parts for the vintage models fitting the henderson deluxe, henderson kj and henderson kl, switches, wiring harnesses, sparkwire sets. This art deco 1930 henderson is sleek, immaculately maintained, and perhaps one of only a handful of authentic custom henderson motorcycles dating back to this era. Grail mortillaro of knucklebuster spotted the bike at the rhinebeck grand national super meet.
The 1912 henderson s were advertised as ahead of its time and more car for less. Some assembly required doesnt daunt bidders at bonhams british. The engine was completelyrestored about six months before the race. In little more than seven days, the bonhams international motorcycle. The dieselpunk flimflam thevaultoftheatomicspaceage. 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. Henderson produced 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. Forks and handlebars were the same as the series 20 excelsior. Jul 23, 2010 frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. The standard 1930 henderson kj streamline was anything but a streamlined motorcycle.
Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. 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. Leading link forks were adopted in 1928, and a fivemain bearing fhead engine in 1929, when the model k was divided into kj standard and kl super sports. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. Jul 30, 2015 the henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. Scientists have developed an offtheshelf cardiac patch that boosted recovery. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, in 1911. The top two motorcycle prices ever fetched at auction were achieved.
The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1924 henderson deluxe and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle. The streamline model, commonly called the kj, appeared in 1929,it was capable of a genuine 100 mph and advanced for its time, with such features as leadinglink forks and an illuminated speedometer built into the fuel tank. This unique, restored 1930 kj henderson bike brings back all the. It was also the first motorcycle to offer an optional reverse gear for use with sidecars. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Inspired by the notsopractical but highly revered 1930 henderson motorcycle.
The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. History of the henderson 1918 1931 henderson motorcycle. Art deco 1930 kj henderson custom motorcycle hiconsumption. This motorcycle was ridden by my brother in the famous cannonball cross country race back in 2012. The cylinders were redesigned to use sidevalves for both intake and exhaust, reducing wear and allowing for a more compact, serviceable engine. The 1930 henderson kj streamlineinspired custom honda. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931 schultz, richard henry on. The second motorcycle in our series, henderson streamliner, is based on a 1930 henderson streamline kj model and was manually modified. This motorcycle comes with a good clean nebraska title, nd bill of sale. The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. Looking like a cross between something youd find in a museum. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder and with the enclosed wheels and long wheelbase.
Designed by william henderson in 1911 with a displacement of about 780cc later increased to 1076cc, the henderson fourcylinder motorcycle had opposed valves, chain drive and a tubular frame. Henderson, over the course of their careers the two men would have a hand in the development of all the american 4cylinder motorcycle engines of the period, and many consider their designs to be significantly ahead of their time. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle design, american orley ray courtneys enclosed bodywork was virtually unknown on production twowheelers except for a few racing machines, making the kj an unusual and beautiful example of art deco design. Henderson classic motorcycles motorcycle news, motorcycles. 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. The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just. He brought his considerable skills to bear making that dream real in the. 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. Antique motorcycle works has purchased the henderson motorcycle co. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. Bonhams sells the two most valuable basketcases in history us. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 52 bargains.
The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931. This 1929 excelsior henderson kj has been owned by the seller for 15 years, and was fully rebuilt mechanically by ian davidson. The henderson community celebrated the glorious day hendersons 100th anniversary at the amca perkiomen chapters national swap meet in oley, pennsylvania, april 2728, 2012. The bikes being offered include a circa 1930 henderson model kj streamline four, a circa 1919 henderson 1147cc model z four, a 1914. Vintage car and supercar famous photos eagle ages is an online fashion resale store selling pre owned clothes, shoes and accessories of famous american brands. The henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. How can something built in 1934 be so far ahead of its time. Information about the antique henderson motorcycle marque. It was an exceptional and fast machine, but the great depression knocked motorcycle sales into the garbage can. The henderson takes shape 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. 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.
The valve layout was now side valves for both intake and exhaust and the cycle. 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. They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time. 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. 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. This 1929 excelsiorhenderson kj has been owned by the seller for 15 years, and was fully rebuilt mechanically by ian davidson. 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. Henderson motorcycle parts for the deluxe, kj, kl models. Brough superior motorcycles dominated the big dollar sales, munch and. Motorcycle production halted in 1931 and schwinn went back to bicycles. From the 1912 model on yearly improvements were made in the design. Restored 1930 kj henderson is cool enough for batman walyou.
Apr 11, 20 the brainchild of orley ray courtney, the unique style of this dramatic piece of rolling sculpture cannot be denied. This would have an inline 4 which would later become the indian 4 1930 henderson kj streamline frist center for the visual arts. Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale used motorcycles. Ed mitzner of westminster, california shows us his beautifully restored 1929 henderson kj. Oct 04, 2015 top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. It could do 100kmh 62mph and was soon a popular motorcycle.
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