Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The ace, like the henderson, was a fourcylinder design and was considered the one of the fastest machines of its time and set many longdistance speed records. William henderson stayed on with excelsiorhenderson for a couple of years before moving on to form the ace motorcycle company in 1919. 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 was one of the most important early american motorcycle manufacturers. Henderson motorcycle models henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game henderson models design. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. A fourcylinder motorcycle like gary phelps 1933 indian four was a luxury item for a private owner, as they were usually much more expensive than their single and twincylinder counterparts. This motorcycle comes with a good clean nebraska title, nd bill of sale. The henderson deluxe four and excelsior super x motorcycle seriesproduced by the chicagobased schwinn motorcycle factory of the late 1920swere credited with being. Clymer manuals 1923 henderson classic antique vintage. Henderson motorcycle promptly announced a new 57 cubic inch 934 cc ioe fourcylinder 7 hp motorcycle, with the engine mounted inline with the frame and chain drive.
Be sure to register your motorcycle, or login to update it click here. Production began in 1911, using the inline fourcylinder engine and long wheelbase that would become henderson trademarks, and it was available to the public in january 1912. The story of the hendersons discovery and restoration was recounted in an article for motorcycle classics magazine may 1996 edition, copy available. History of the henderson 1918 1931 1918, both william and tom henderson were now employees of excelsior. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorbikes and vintage motorcycles. Excelsiorhenderson values and pricing youre looking for from 1999 to 2000. This entry was posted in motorcycle photos and tagged art deco, henderson, henderson kj streamliner, indian motorcycle, motorcycle, orley ray courtney, streamliner. The engine was completelyrestored about six months before the race. Art deco automobiles at the frist center in nashvile, tn. This is a fantasy piece using a real henderson four.
Among others, he became an authority on the early hendersons when he owned and restored one of every model year of the detroit hendersons 19121917. Apr 11, 20 this henderson kj will be displayed at an exhibition called. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Schwinn shifted production from detroit to the excelsior factory in chicago and the hendersons soon moved on. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Mar 11, 2017 the only antique henderson 3 wheel classic motorcycle ever. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains. He030, 19, henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives details of.
Tom henderson, the oldest of ten children, was born in glasgow, scotland and emigrated to. Unfollow henderson motorcycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Henderson motorcycle parts for the deluxe, kj, kl models. William and thomas henderson founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit in 1912, and the pair immediately established an amazing reputation for. The henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1923 ace four and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. William henderson stayed on with excelsior henderson for a couple of years before moving on to form the ace motorcycle company in 1919. The company began during the golden age of motorcycling, and ended during the great depression. This 1924 excelsiorhenderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. Tom had previously worked for winton cars, and william served as the designer. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale.
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. Sometime in the twenties or thirties, it seems, some henderson fours were converted to six cylinder machines. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. This motorcycle was ridden by my brother in the famous cannonball cross country race back in 2012. Jul 30, 2015 the henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. Ama motorcycle museum hall of fame william henderson. Clymer manuals 1923 henderson classic antique vintage motorcycle hoame show rally excelsior schwinn. He began his 18,000 mile journey in october 1912 and finished in august 19. 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 anyway. Sold 1914 excelsior twin cylinder twospeed model ts vintage motorcycle. They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, and appealed to both sport riders and police departments.
Built by larry wood, billy lane and jim kelsey in a secret florida workshop. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1923 henderson deluxe and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. Lemon left excelsior to become chief engineer for ace. Aug 19, 2011 clymer manuals 1923 henderson classic antique vintage motorcycle hoame show rally excelsior schwinn. Sometime in the twenties or thirties, it seems, some henderson fours were converted to. The bike was based on his 1,300cc 4cylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. One of the legendary american motorcycle marques will go to auction in january 2018 when the excelsiorhenderson brand name and all its trademarks, web domains, motorcycle designs and expired. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. Original paint classic henderson long tank deluxe motorcycle running.
This restored k model henderson deluxe is currently being sold via blind auction. American classic antique motorcycle classic american classic bike classic motorcycle racing featured henderson inline four motorcycle all, american bikes, available for purchase, sidecars 1923 henderson k model deluxe with sidecar for sale. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Henderson deluxe motorcycle photo page henderson motorcycle. Antique motorcycles, american motorcycles, custom motorcycles, cars and motorcycles, custom harleys, ford orion. That very year, carl stearns clancy became the first person to circle the globe on a motorcycle, riding a 1912 henderson. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. This henderson kj will be displayed at an exhibition called.
Shows the winners of the july 24 hour endurance run held in southern california. How would you like to buy not just a motorcycle, but the whole excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company. Excelsiorhenderson brand for sale motorbike writer. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles for more than 45 years. Excelsiorhenderson official headquarters whats new. Check out the original paint and a few functional upgrades to this rare.
Pair of new henderson rollers that fit henderson prepremierretractable garage doors, as well as others. Other notables included a 1928 excelsior big bertha hillclimber and an exsteve mcqueen 1923 indian chief. Founded by tom and william henderson in detroit in 1912, the firm passed into the control of chicagobased cycle maker ignaz schwinn, owner of excelsior, in 1917. Henderson deluxe motorcycle handlebar sleeve screw spring k6425 antique repro. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer. 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. This was the excelsior henderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Police favored them for traffic patrol because they were faster than anything else on the roads.
The goal was to have a design inspired by the original excelsiorhenderson motorcycles of the pre1931 era, and then updated as though the company had never ceased business. This 1924 excelsior henderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. Please click on the link below to enter our new website. 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. Bathing beauties margaret cloud and gladys tennyson are on a henderson motorcycle while elsie tarron issues a citation in the 1923 mack sennett comedy. The ace four sporting solo was an innovation of its time and provided the blueprint for future. 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. Jun 05, 2017 american classic antique motorcycle classic american classic bike classic motorcycle racing featured henderson inline four motorcycle all, american bikes, available for purchase, sidecars 1923 henderson k model deluxe with sidecar for sale. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Interesting commentary on excelsiorhenderson written by a couple of canadian motorcycle enthusiasts, one who happened to be in sturgis during 1999 and demo rode the new super x. Henderson motorcycle parts for the vintage models fitting the henderson deluxe, henderson kj and henderson kl, switches, wiring harnesses, sparkwire sets.
William henderson was killed in a motor accident testing his new ace. The only antique henderson 3 wheel classic motorcycle ever. Henderson michael breedings motorcycle parts catalog. 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.
Nevertheless, by the decades end it had become obvious something better was needed to stay ahead of the pack. Thats whats on offer at the annual mecum motorcycle auction in las vegas in january 2018 when the intellectual property of the historic american motorcycle company goes up for sale. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. I took this shitty pic at the syracuse bike swap on 2122012 of what i thought was the same bike, but this one has a 1934 card on the seat, but the article specifies a 1930 unit. Stored since 1996, hn 1 will require recommissioning and the customary safety checks before returning to the road. The two leaders freddie ludlow and brick wolter are shown on their deluxe bikes. Brothers tom and william henderson founded the company in detroit in 1912.
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