Category: Harley Haven

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts Item #47: Northwest Cycle Champion Running Man Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1950s Dealer Customization: Northwest Cycle Co, Bellingham Washington Harley Fact: As far as we can tell this ages old dealership is defunct. However, there is a Bellingham WA Harley dealership that was recently nominated for a small business award…around the same time the owners got busted for theft. Approximate Value: $400 View the previous Harley Dudley Perkins tee.

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts Item #46: Dudley Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1940s/50s Dealer Customization: Dudley Perkins, San Fransisco Harley Fact: In 1914, Dudley Perkins, a legend racer in his own time, established Dudley Perkins Harley-Davidson. The ownership transferred directly to his son, Dudley Perkins, Jr. Then ownership transferred directly to his son, Thomas Perkins, who along with his wife Janet currently oversees daily operations with their son Christopher selling motorcycles and learning the ropes, and their “daughter-in-law” Rebecca managing the Wharf Store. Value: Sold at eBay auction for ... Read more

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts Item #45: Drager’s Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1950s Dealer Customization: Drager’s, Seattle Washington Harley Fact: Otto Drager started Drager’s in 1934. The business is still in operation to this day and now specializes in classic vehicles under the direction of his son, Jeri. Approximate value: $500 Image Courtesy of: Reliable Resalers View the previous vintage Harley Finger tee.

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts Item #44: The Bird Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1970s Dealer Customization: Son’s Akron Harley Fact: While the eagle may be the official bird of Harley Davidson, the middle finger is the unofficial bird. The reader who submitted this t-shirt found it in a dumpster. Approximate value: $500-1000 Image Courtesy of: Tom W. View the previous vintage Harley Shovelhead tee.

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts Item #43: Shovelhead Availability: Explore Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1980s Dealer Customization: Harley Davidson of Alton, Illinois Harley Fact: The shovelhead replaced the panhead engine and reigned from 1966 until it was replaced by the Evolution motor in 1984. Approximate value: $150 Image Courtesy of: wyco-vintage View the previous vintage Harley Villa Park tee.