25 Years of Buell

by Dave Gess and Court Canfield

Produced to commemorate Buell Motor Company's 25th anniversary, this title is illustrated by hundreds of photographs from private collections and corporate archives, which covers Buell's history from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884313744
• ISBN13: 9781884313745
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Whitehorse Press
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Buell Book Review

This is a great book which tells stories of the company that you rarely see in print, including those early times when things were rough on the farm. Motorcycling is all about stories. Tales of adventure, of innovation, of man over machine, of facing obstacles and enduring. The Buell story is all about motorcycling and people, two things that in my mind, should never be seperated. This book is a keeper. Randy

Buell the first 25 years

This a great book that highlights one man and a handful of loyal employees firmly set on building a true American sport bike. Erik Buell is the epitome of what makes the United States a great country. As a Buell owner I could not put the book down and read it cover to cover in one sitting. This is a must for Buell enthusiasts but a great read for anyone who wants to understand how a small company can make such an impact on a large market. It is clear that Buell ownership is not about just owning a motorcycle but a lot more. The only complaint I have about this book is it left me wanting more.

Informative, Entertaining and Inspiring

This book tells a fascinating story. At its core, it's the tale of the ultimate realization of the American dream. 25 years ago, Erik Buell, a clearly bright and creative engineer, but otherwise normal guy - just like anyone you or I grew up knowing - started making motorcycles in his garage and through hard work and perseverance turned it into a world class motorcycle company. How many other people have been able to do that in modern history? I'll give you a hint - none. As a fan of motorcycles since I was a boy growing up in the `70s I've watched more than I can remember come and go and only Buell has hung in there and made it work. When I saw this book was coming out (I am nearly certain there have never been any other books about Buell before - trust me I've been looking) I ordered it immediately and then waited . . . and waited . . . and waited, but now that it's out, it was definitely worth the wait. I thought I knew Buell motorcycles until I bought this book and found out all the things I didn't know. While I've watched cool motorcycle after cool motorcycle being reviewed in the motorcycle magazines that I subscribe to and look forward to reading each month, I never had any idea how close many of those models had come to never making it. The authors are clearly fans, and, while their subjectivity can be a bit much at times, most of the time it's infectious. We are right there with them, cheering Mr. Buell on through each trial. Like the motorcycles, the writing is at times quirky, but always fun. The photos are spectacular and tell the story in a way words never could. The images take me back in time to the first time I saw those models unveiled. They're familiar now, like old friends, but as I viewed them, I found myself often transported back in time to the first time I had seen them. An enjoyable and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys motorcycles. . . A MUST read for anyone who is (or thought they were) a Buell fan. I highly recommend it.

Buell enthusiasts bible.

The definitive history of the first 25 years of Buell. Well written and an easy, quick read. The authors use their contacts at Buell to give you an insiders look at the beginnings and history of this innovative American company and a look at it's talented and persistent founder and leader Erik Buell. A great book for any motorcycle enthusiast and especially for a Buell owner, or for anyone interested in the history of a person turning a passion into a successful manufacturing company against all odds through hard work, smarts, and a commitment to excellence and the people who work for and with him.