100 Years of Harley-Davidson

by Willie G. Davidson

Book Overview

Recognized the world over as an icon of the American lifestyle and the American Dream, Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary is celebrated in this over-sized volume. Written by the grandson of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821228196
• ISBN13: 9780821228197
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 4.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 11.4" x 11.7"

Customer Reviews

100 Years of Harly Davidson

I gave this book as a gift to my Boss. He said he liked it a lot. I looked through it, and thought the photos were great.

The history of Harley-Davidson, from one of the family

William G. Davidson, or as he is affectionatly known, Willie G., gives an insiders view of the history and near demise of an American institution. I drank the Harley Kool-Aide years ago, but it was interesting to get another viewpoint on the Motor Company. The historical pictures are fantastic, especially the old hill climb photos. This is a must have for any Harley owner, and a gotta have for bikers in general. Be forwarned, you will also drink the Kool-Aide if you haven't already! Ride Free, Willie G.!

Willy G. - American Icon

First class work from the top-shelf Harley Davidson Guy, grandson of the founder. If you buy any Harley book in your life get this. Don't miss the chance to read the rare Harely novel "THE SECOND COMING OF AGE" by: Vedrine. These books will be collectable classics; highly treasured and read at the next centennial celebration.

100 Years of HD by Willie G.

This book is written from the heart and soul of the one and only Willie G. It has great pictures and great stories. No one can tell them like the people who experienced it from within. An absolute seller, and when you want to collect some 100th Anniv. books this year: this one may not be missed on your shelve.Get it now!

Great Stories...Incredible Photos

Harley-Davidson motorcycles hardly seem, at first thought, the appropriate topic for a glossy coffee-table type book. Having carefully cultivated a rebel image, Harley has for decades revelled in such perceptions, while customarily watching monied professionals drive off the lot on a Softtail. It's the ultimate in "irony advertising".But the Harley story is also an American story, one of tales from the road across the USA. The company, celebrating its 100th year, is one of the few motoring ventures that maintains an image of quality vastly superior to Japanese knockoffs, primarily because of its storied history and presentation in culture for the last 100 years.The story of the Harley Davidson corporate mentality, its financial devastation and recovery, and its appeal to an American society that loves its image takes up a good deal of space in this book, and makes for fascinating reading. In fact, the story alone would be worth a somewhat reduced price of admission (this book is expensive, after all), but the photography makes this a big keeper.Double page after double page of legendary Harley models, dating back to the 1900's, capture the imagination, and the beauty of design in an incredible light. Photos from across the country call out for road trips. The photos capture much more than the HOG they portray - they are an invitation to hop on for a ride through American history.This book is an excellent Christmas gift for anyone who owns, or always wanted to own their own Harley.