Closely replicating the famous movie bike, the high-backed seat is finished in black quilted leather studded with chrome buttons, and is in great shape with only minimal wear. The bike rides on chromed wire spoke wheels, which appear to be in good order, with no unsightly corrosion, buckling or other damage. Overall, the exterior presents extremely well, with the seller stating that there are no defects or blemishes on its surface. All of the brightwork is in very smart condition, while the fuel tank has the iconic stars-and-stripes motif.
The current owner acquired it in 2015 from this gentleman’s estate, and has enjoyed it sparingly over the last five years.įeaturing a chromed frame, long raked front forks, tall ‘ape-hanger’ handlebars and tail-fin exhaust silencers, this Harley Davidson has all of the trademark chopper traits that were exposed to mass audiences when Easy Rider was released in 1969.
It was sold to its previous owner by Boothill Motorcycles in 1998, when it was still in stock form.Ī skilled enthusiast, the owner then set about turning a standard Harley Davidson into a replica of one of the most iconic choppers ever to grace the cinema screen, carrying out extensive modifications to make it as true to Peter Fonda’s ‘Captain America’ bike as possible. Originally titled in Kentucky, the bike found its way to British shores in 1988 and was registered in February the following year. The odometer shows just 1,201 miles from new. Like the genuine article, its engine is an early 1950s 1200cc panhead Harley V-twin motor. It is presented in very smart condition, having been built with impressive attention to detail. This Harley Davidson ‘Captain America’ recreation is an excellent tribute to the bike made famous by the ‘Easy Rider’ movie.