Ultra-rare one-year-only model • Number '2312' of 2,700 made • 350 miles from new • Original and un-restored An important event in the lengthy development of Harley's perennial v-twin occurred in 1984 with the introduction of the new all-alloy Evolution engine together with a diaphragm clutch, air-assisted shock absorbers, and toothed-belt final drive. By this time Harley-Davidson had freed itself from the American Machine & Foundry group, and one of the more significant developments of the immediately post-AMF era was the introduction in '84 of the traditionally styled Softail. The Softail featured a cleverly disguised rear end looking like that of a pre-war 'rigid'-framed Harley but was, in fact, sprung, as its name suggests, with the two dampers mounted beneath the frame. Completing the 'vintage' retro look was a girder-type front fork with bottom link and centre spring. This was the look the die-hard Harley traditionalists had been waiting for, and the Springer Softail and its derivatives would prove an enduring success. Testing a Heritage Softail in 1987, Bike magazine's editor Roger Willis was amazed at the effect the Harley had on people, attracting admiring glances wherever it went. He was even more surprised to discover that it actually worked. 'As a posing tool, the Heritage turned out to be utterly wonderful, but I still expected it to be utterly useless as a functional motorcycle. It was therefore a pleasant surprise to find that the fun extended beyond outrageous image projection.' Numbered '2312' of a limited-edition series of only 2,700, this immaculate Softail Nostalgia is offered for sale by renowned marque specialists, Warr's of London, Europe's oldest Harley-Davidson dealership. Finished in two-tone Birch White and black, the machine has covered only 350 miles from new and is presented in original and un-restored condition. Noteworthy features include a deluxe black/chrome Evolution engine, chromed fishtail exhausts, whitewall tyres, pullback handlebars, fully valanced mudguards, genuine H-D saddlebags, and two-tone cowhide trim to the seat, the latter being responsible for this model's 'Moo Glide' nickname. The Harley was last run in March 2018 and is described as in excellent condition. It is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate, current MoT, and a dating certificate.
Ultra-rare one-year-only model • Number '2312' of 2,700 made • 350 miles from new • Original and un-restored An important event in the lengthy development of Harley's perennial v-twin occurred in 1984 with the introduction of the new all-alloy Evolution engine together with a diaphragm clutch, air-assisted shock absorbers, and toothed-belt final drive. By this time Harley-Davidson had freed itself from the American Machine & Foundry group, and one of the more significant developments of the immediately post-AMF era was the introduction in '84 of the traditionally styled Softail. The Softail featured a cleverly disguised rear end looking like that of a pre-war 'rigid'-framed Harley but was, in fact, sprung, as its name suggests, with the two dampers mounted beneath the frame. Completing the 'vintage' retro look was a girder-type front fork with bottom link and centre spring. This was the look the die-hard Harley traditionalists had been waiting for, and the Springer Softail and its derivatives would prove an enduring success. Testing a Heritage Softail in 1987, Bike magazine's editor Roger Willis was amazed at the effect the Harley had on people, attracting admiring glances wherever it went. He was even more surprised to discover that it actually worked. 'As a posing tool, the Heritage turned out to be utterly wonderful, but I still expected it to be utterly useless as a functional motorcycle. It was therefore a pleasant surprise to find that the fun extended beyond outrageous image projection.' Numbered '2312' of a limited-edition series of only 2,700, this immaculate Softail Nostalgia is offered for sale by renowned marque specialists, Warr's of London, Europe's oldest Harley-Davidson dealership. Finished in two-tone Birch White and black, the machine has covered only 350 miles from new and is presented in original and un-restored condition. Noteworthy features include a deluxe black/chrome Evolution engine, chromed fishtail exhausts, whitewall tyres, pullback handlebars, fully valanced mudguards, genuine H-D saddlebags, and two-tone cowhide trim to the seat, the latter being responsible for this model's 'Moo Glide' nickname. The Harley was last run in March 2018 and is described as in excellent condition. It is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate, current MoT, and a dating certificate.
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