Ultimate Harley - Davidson In a sumptuously photographed visual history, best-selling author Hugo Wilson showcases the bikes and tells the story of the machines that came to embody the American Dream. World-Famous Harleys This definitive guide presents over 70 of the most beautiful, famous, and covetable Harleys of all time. Racing, sporting, and touring bikes are all featured in a gallery that displays fabulous models such as the 1911 V-Twin and the 2003 V-Rod, and includes exclusive photography from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. Over 50 Harleys are examined in minute detail, with breathtakingly clear close-ups of the engines, technical specifications, and key innovations. Celebration of A Legend Never before has a book so powerfully captured the spirit of Harley-Davidson. Hugo Wilson charts the rise of the company and its bikes decade by decade, from the historic moment when the first model rolled out of a backyard shed in Milwaukee, through Harley's post-war golden age, to the sought-after bikes that distinguish the company today. Exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of Harley's longest-serving employees provide a unique insight into the culture of the company. In addition to the updated catalog of bike models, a reference section includes a glossary of Harley-Davidson terms and a guide to the people and places associated with the marque.

Clear and comprehensive, Ultimate Harley-Davidson is the essential reference guide to this legendary brand.