Description
Harley-Davidson WL | 1943
Highlights:
– 750 cc V-twin engine, Harley-Davidson flathead (side-valve)
– 5,028 km indicated on odometer
– Matching numbers
– Restoration work carried out approximately one year ago according to the seller
– Original Springer front fork with chrome finish
The seller offers for sale this 1943 Harley-Davidson WL, powered by a 750 cc V-twin side-valve engine. Finished in a two-tone livery applied by a professional according to the seller, this WL presents as a characterful wartime-era flathead with 5,028 km indicated on the odometer. The seller states the motorcycle is a matching numbers example and that restoration work was carried out roughly one year ago, including a professionally applied two-tone paint scheme and a fresh white epoxy-coated frame. The original Linkert carburettor has been refurbished with a kit and new gaskets according to the seller, and new gaskets have been fitted at the engine and gearbox outputs. The chrome work is described by the seller as being in good condition, and the machine wears painted white-wall tyres. Equipment includes the original leather seat and the original chrome-finished Springer fork, both described by the seller as being in good condition. A detailed and annotated technical manual documenting the history accompanies the motorcycle. In addition, a set of original parts is supplied unmounted, comprising two chromed crash bars front and rear, two chromed pannier support bars, two chromed passing lamps with a chromed support bar, a black Springer fork damper, an original battery cover box, all described by the seller as being in good condition.
The Harley-Davidson WL belongs to the celebrated 45 cubic inch flathead family, a line of side-valve V-twins that became one of the most enduring and widely produced designs in the marque’s history. Introduced in the wartime years, the WL and its military WLA counterpart earned a reputation for rugged simplicity, mechanical honesty and dependable low-speed torque, qualities that made the 45 flathead a mainstay of Harley-Davidson production for decades. The 750 cc side-valve twin is defined by its unmistakable exhaust note, its exposed pushrod-free cylinder heads and the classic springer front end that lends these machines their period silhouette. For collectors and enthusiasts, the WL represents an accessible and historically significant chapter of American motorcycling, prized for its wartime heritage, its straightforward engineering and the timeless appeal of an early Milwaukee V-twin. Its combination of authentic period character and iconic design continues to make the WL a sought-after machine among admirers of classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
