Police VLE 1200 1933 for sale

Presentation video: Click here • Rare police motorcycle Harley-Davidson 33VLE • 1200 cc side-valve V-twin engine • Used in the Oscar-winning film The Untouchables (1987) • Equipped with original police accessories • Belgian registration documents The 1933 Harley-Davidson VLE 1200 is an iconic American police motorcycle from the early years of the motorcycle industry. Due to their speed, durability, and reliability, the 1200 cc side-valve Harley-Davidsons quickly became popular among police departments in the United States, where they were widely used for patrol duties. This particular example was originally delivered to the Chicago Police Department and likely comes from a very limited production year, as 1933 was one of the lowest production years for Harley-Davidson. After many years of active service in the police, the motorcycle was acquired and restored by Wayne “Pappy” Pierce, a well-known Harley-Davidson dealer and successful rider with over 250 trophies to his name. His restoration was completed just in time for the motorcycle to appear in the Oscar-winning gangster film The Untouchables (1987) starring Kevin Costner. Wayne Pierce started his Harley-Davidson dealership in 1957 and also built an impressive collection of motorcycles in his personal museum, where this Harley was displayed. After his death in 2008, his collection was finally sold in 2014. Today, this Harley-Davidson is in good working condition and is equipped with several authentic police accessories, including a police red light, a police speedometer with dual needle, a pump, a first aid kit, a copper fire extinguisher, and a police baton. Also included are a poster from the film The Untouchables and the original jacket that Wayne Pierce received as recognition for providing the motorcycle during the filming in Chicago. The 1933 model year is particularly rare. After the stock market crash, Harley-Davidson recorded its lowest sales volumes since that year. The company also introduced new color combinations and the distinctive art-deco bird motif on the fuel tank. The VLE featured a high-compression engine with magnesium-aluminum pistons and could reach a top speed of over 100 mph (about 160 km/h). This motorcycle is also mentioned in the book Harley-Davidson: The Complete History by Darwin Holmstrom. Technical data • Make: Harley-Davidson • Model: Police VLE 1200 • Year: 1933 • Engine: 1198 cc side-valve V-twin • Transmission: Manual gearbox • Color: Silver • Mileage: 33,973 miles (recorded mileage) Condition • Good overall condition • Motorcycle running and ready to ride • Authentic police equipment present Documents • Belgian registration documents This Harley-Davidson Police VLE 1200 can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9 – 9880 Aalter (Belgium). For more information, please contact or call. Read more