The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1921 henderson model k motorcycle and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Hendersons those elegant machines, the complete history of. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used excelsiorhenderson motorcycles for sale near you. By 1912, motorcycles had been manufactured commercially for 18 years. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, in 1911. The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just completed circumnavigating the globe, a journey. William henderson inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 1998 cofounder, henderson motorcycle co. Henderson henderson 1911 henderson 1911 download image. Details about rare 1911 excelsior motorcycle brochure catalog almost perfect original antique. Henderson motorcycles contents page history 1918 1931. Get a peek at the best new chrome and steel coming your way. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. From the imposing structure on 268 jefferson avenue, detroit, michigan, came the announcement of a brandnew motorcycle, from a brandnew company. Could you tell me what the current value of motorcycles at.
Bill henderson formed a partnership with his brother tom to build motorcycles. The book is in excellent condition, as the sleeve is, no notes, written pages, no stains. It appears to be complete as purchased from the dealer. The reprint of the original book now with a new dust cover1912 henderson and the supplement book 2014 with a 1931 henderson x kj dust cover are both leather bound and will be sold as set. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored. Mecum harleydavidson, indian, and excelsiorhenderson all nearly succumbed. To order, contact john quinnell 5154187822 or email. The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just completed circumnavigating the globe, a journey of. Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year. The early henderson motorcycle company was the construction of brothers william g. Jul 30, 2015 the henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g.
See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorbikes and vintage motorcycles. Excelsiorhenderson motorcycles for sale motorcycles on. Information about the antique henderson motorcycle marque. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. If you want your henderson related link adding please email me at. The henderson motorcycle company of detroit, michigan had only been formed earlier in 1911 and this was the companys first design. This is believed to be the only originalunrestored 1912 henderson known in america. Richards excellent 220page hardbound book covers all the models from the 1911 prototype to the last 1931 streamline kj model. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. One of the more popular was the excelsior henderson, which had a reputation of being fast, comfortable and reliable three traits vital in any police patrol vehicle. Rare 1911 excelsior motorcycle brochure catalog almost. Excelsior was the second largest motomanufacturer in the us after indian when purchased by ignaz schwinn in 1911, while the henderson motorcycle company was known for its elegant 4cylinder design, the deusenberg of motorcycles, and was subsequently absorbed by schwinn in 1917.
Henderson motorcycle promptly announced a new 57 cubic inch 934 cc ioe fourcylinder 7 hp motorcycle, with the engine mounted inline with the frame and chain drive. Designed by william henderson in 1911 with a displacement of about 780cc later increased to 1076cc, the henderson fourcylinder motorcycle had opposed valves, chain drive and a tubular frame. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. The henderson motorcycle company was begun in 1911 in detroit by tom and william henderson. Rare 1911 excelsior motorcycle brochure catalog almost perfect original antique. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains. Motorcycles made by the henderson motorcycle company, 19121931. New tires were installed and an exhaust pipe was fitted and the machine was successfully taken for a ride. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. William brought creative genius, tom financial skills.
Dec 17, 2008 the american henderson motorcycle company was started in 1911, by tom w and william g. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. History 1911 1917 in october 1911 the henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. They took a leaf from indians technical book and introduced their own.
One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. The henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. Henderson, over the course of their careers the two men would have a hand in the development of all the american 4cylinder motorcycle engines of the period, and many consider their designs to be significantly ahead of their time. William henderson ama motorcycle museum hall of fame. Advertisement ebay 1927 antique motorcycle manual book jap bsa indian. Ama motorcycle museum hall of fame william henderson. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1911 excelsior autocycle and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. Original 1921 excelsior henderson motorcycle catalog schwinn bicycle racer 5r. Despite the full order book, he had chosen to pare back his business commitments to the core business, bicycle manufacture. The fn four was the worlds first production inline4 motorcycle, manufactured in liege by fabrique nationale from 1905 until 1923. It could do 100kmh 62mph and was soon a popular motorcycle. Other american motorcycle collectibles for sale ebay.
The company developed the super x motorcycle as a new proprietary motorcycle, including a new engine, frame, and all related drive and styling components, adopting styling from the earlier excelsior henderson motorcycles from the 19051931 timeframe. Excelsiorhenderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. This matched pair of henderson books covers over 400 pages of history. The outside cover is in rough shape but still in tact. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. The complete history of henderson motorcycles from years 1911 1931. Id be happy to send this to you anywhere in the world. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorcycle and vintage motorcycles. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Hendersons motorcycle paint and body shop, oneonta, alabama. Sold 1914 excelsior twin cylinder twospeed model ts vintage motorcycle. The purchase of a large lot of original henderson parts that had been the basis of a thriving motorcycle repair business for walter masiack was the start of the new company. Henderson was based in detroit, formed by brothers william and tom.
During its early days, the company came out with a 4cylinder, 56cmc, 7. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles for more than 45 years. Excelsior henderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in 1911. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing.
Production began in 1911, using the inline fourcylinder engine and long wheelbase that would become henderson trademarks, and it was available to the public in january 1912. It was also, at 40 miles per hour 64 kmh, the worlds fastest production motorcycle from 1911 until 1912. Pair of new henderson rollers that fit henderson prepremierretractable garage doors, as well as others. Henderson, over the course of their careers the two men would have a hand in the development of read more. Supply co and excelsior motor and mfg co, was signed on nov 14, 1911. List of motorcycles of the 1910s is a listing of motorcycles of the 1910s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period the 1910s has their share of expensive historic motorcycles sold at auction, especially the brands cyclone and flying merkel. This 1911 excelsior motorcycle is a fine example of a barn fresh find. In 1911, americas pioneer fourcylinder motorcycle designer william g. The first william henderson designed four cylinder motorcycle, americas finest early four cylinder, influential for decades. Unfollow henderson motorcycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Motorcycles the full collection on silodrome page 52.