Indian’s launch of the single-cylinder 21ci (350cc) Prince in 1925 prompted Harley-Davidson to return to the singles market in ’26 with a brace of similar-sized machines: one sidevalve, the other with overhead-valve engine. Model designations were ‘A’ (magneto-equipped) and ‘B’ (battery/coil) for the sidevalves and ‘AA’ and ‘BA’ for the ohv equivalents respectively. Looking every inch a scaled-down v-twin, the single featured a similar frame, controls and ‘floating’ saddle while its engine adopted a detachable cylinder head, an advance not yet seen on the bigger Harley. A 30.5ci (500cc) ‘flat head’ - the Model C - joined the range for 1930, by which time a braked front wheel had become a welcome addition to the specification. This rare, overhead-valve Harley single was acquired by Professor Ehn in 1965, at which time the machine was unrestored and incomplete. (The large front brake is, of course, a later but most practical addition). Since acquisition the engine has been rebuilt and an original rear hub sourced and fitted, leaving the fortunate future owner to complete what is surely a most worthwhile restoration project. The machine is offered with original Austrian Einzelgenehmigung. A box of spare parts to include a rear wheel hub and assorted gearbox components is included in the sale.
Indian’s launch of the single-cylinder 21ci (350cc) Prince in 1925 prompted Harley-Davidson to return to the singles market in ’26 with a brace of similar-sized machines: one sidevalve, the other with overhead-valve engine. Model designations were ‘A’ (magneto-equipped) and ‘B’ (battery/coil) for the sidevalves and ‘AA’ and ‘BA’ for the ohv equivalents respectively. Looking every inch a scaled-down v-twin, the single featured a similar frame, controls and ‘floating’ saddle while its engine adopted a detachable cylinder head, an advance not yet seen on the bigger Harley. A 30.5ci (500cc) ‘flat head’ - the Model C - joined the range for 1930, by which time a braked front wheel had become a welcome addition to the specification. This rare, overhead-valve Harley single was acquired by Professor Ehn in 1965, at which time the machine was unrestored and incomplete. (The large front brake is, of course, a later but most practical addition). Since acquisition the engine has been rebuilt and an original rear hub sourced and fitted, leaving the fortunate future owner to complete what is surely a most worthwhile restoration project. The machine is offered with original Austrian Einzelgenehmigung. A box of spare parts to include a rear wheel hub and assorted gearbox components is included in the sale.
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