JERRY HATFIELD
Acknowledgments
Introduction
How the book is Organized
The star Rating System in this book
Five-star rating system factors
1. Antique Motorcycle design and terminology
2. Excelsior (1908-1924), super X (1925-1931)
3. Henderson (1912-1931)
4. Harley-davidson (1903-1936)
5. Indian (1901-1953)
6. The other American motorcycles: ace to yale
Conclusion
Resources
Price Guide
Index
The first 50 years if thus century saw the birth of the American motorcycke industry, when hubdreds of nabufactyrers tried to capitalizr on the burgeoning market for motorized transport. Dominatting the market were "the big three", Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Henderson, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Springfield, Massachusetts, and Chicago, illinois, respectively.
Today, many American marques are collected and restord. Well-known motorcycle expert Jerry Hatfield identifies the models of each manufacturer of the early-to mid 20 th century, including all harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles. More than 130 other marques are also detailed, including the Ace, Claveland, Crocker, Cyclone, Flying Merkel, Neracar, Reading-Standerd, Sears and Yale. Includes a price guide and star rating system.
