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Northwest Cycle Co
May 10, 2012 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts
Item #47: Northwest Cycle Champion Running Man
Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd / eBay
Decade: 1950s
Dealer Customization: Northwest Cycle Co, Bellingham Washington
Harley Fact: As far as we can tell this ages old dealership is defunct. However, there is a Bellingham WA Harley dealership that was recently nominated for a small business award…around the same time the owners got busted for theft.
Value: Sold at eBay auction for $416
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Dudley Perkins
April 1, 2012 by Max · 1 Comment
An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts
Item #46: Dudley
Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd / eBay
Decade: 1940s/50s
Dealer Customization: Dudley Perkins, San Fransisco
Harley Fact: In 1914, Dudley Perkins, a legend racer in his own time, established Dudley Perkins Harley-Davidson. The ownership transferred directly to his son, Dudley Perkins, Jr. Then ownership transferred directly to his son, Thomas Perkins, who along with his wife Janet currently oversees daily operations with their son Christopher selling motorcycles and learning the ropes, and their “daughter-in-law” Rebecca managing the Wharf Store.
Value: Sold at eBay auction for $202.50
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Drager’s
August 29, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts
Item #45: Drager’s
Availability: Explore Harley Tees on eBay
Decade: 1950s
Dealer Customization: Drager’s, Seattle Washington
Harley Fact: Otto Drager started Drager’s in 1934. The business is still in operation to this day and now specializes in classic vehicles under the direction of his son, Jeri.
Approximate value: $500
Image Courtesy of: Reliable Resalers
- View the previous vintage Harley Finger tee.
The Bird
July 27, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment
An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts
Item #44: The Bird
Availability: Explore Harley Tees on eBay
Decade: 1970s
Dealer Customization: Son’s Akron
Harley Fact: While the eagle may be the official bird of Harley Davidson, the middle finger is the unofficial bird. The reader who submitted this t-shirt found it in a dumpster.
Approximate value: $500-1000
Image Courtesy of: Tom W.
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Shovelhead
July 11, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts
Item #43: Shovelhead
Availability: Explore Harley Tees on eBay
Decade: 1980s
Dealer Customization: Harley Davidson of Alton, Illinois
Harley Fact: The shovelhead replaced the panhead engine and reigned from 1966 until it was replaced by the Evolution motor in 1984.
Approximate value: $150
Image Courtesy of: wyco-vintage
- View the previous vintage Harley Villa Park tee.