1938 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead, Hollywood Green

1938 EL Harley-Davidson Knucklehead - Special Sport - Rare - pre war antique - Vintage Harley
I am reluctantly selling one of my knuckles to pay for my daughter's medical bills. Otherwise, it was to stay with me forever. Looks like that wasn't in the cards for me. Stunning motorcycle. Excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically. This bike starts right away, every time. Even after sitting over the winter. Rides smooth as can be. Excellent condition. Ride anywhere. No issues. This bike is kept inside the house at all times. Not the garage. The house.
*Vin: EL181
*Special Sport
*Original Price in 1938 - EL- $435
*Total Production in 1938: 2,289 EL Units (H-D encyclopedia)
*61ci high compression - 4 Speed *Displacement: 1000 c.c.
*6 Volt
*No modifications, originally in mind, correctly restored.
*Hollywood green - factory correct color
*508 miles since restoration.
*Original frame
*Original sheet metal
*Original oil tank
*Original cases and heads (Belly numbers are correct - Photos available to serious buyers)
*Original Carb - M 5 -- Restored
*Original Cycle Ray Headlight - New Bulb
*Original metal dash
*OEM Speedo - Restored - Repop Face
*Oil Tank original
*Chain Guard original
*Original Handlebars
*NOS grips - rubbers
*OEM Headlight / Tail Light
*Repop Exhaust
*Repop Air-filter
*Repop Leather Seat.
*OEM pan and mount.
*Repop Tires
*Repop Gas Caps
*Original Brake Handle
*New oil (60W) and battery
*1st Place Award Winner at Keeneland Concours - Trophies come with the bike. Only shown 1 time publicly in 2011.
*Painstakingly restored by Eldon and Carmen Brown (Antique Motorcycle Restoration) 2011
*Extreme detailed wire work completed by Brian Golden. (Photo attached)
*DVD video of Eldon starting it for the first time once restored
*Hallmark correct frame markings in photos
*Correct throughout.
*Kept in the house since restoration
*All old paperwork and photos /video come with the bike. Comes with a copy of the owner's manual.
*Videos of it running can be sent upon request.
*Minor detail - The rear fender hardware needed to be painted with the bike and was not. Is just parkerized, I have a jar of Hollywood Green to correct if you are so inclined to paint the bolts to make it 100% period correct as H-D painted their fenders fully assembled.... with the bolts in tact.(photo attached)
I am an AMCA member. I own 5 concours H-D's. This '38 EL was purchased from a leader within the AMCA for restoration by Eldon Brown. I have the name and cell number for the buyer for full history and background. I have a copy of the title before Eldon and I titled it. Before / after photos available to new owner.
This is not cheap. Was not cheap for me and will not be for you. Look up the Mecum Auctions for 1938 if you want to know what these bikes sell for. Some photos are attached so you can see the history of sales for 1938's.
Located in Ohio.
Will ship at buyers expense. Buyer to choose their preferred shipping carrier. Wire, bank cashiers check or cash in person. I have plenty of references in the antique world.