It’s been a hell of a month for auction house Mecum, who had to handle a major motorcycle auction at the beginning of the month in Las Vegas, and a massive car sale in Indianapolis in mid-May. It’s been quite an interesting month for us too as a result, as we got to see machines on two and four wheels that otherwise stay locked in collections, where they cannot be admired.
This 1936 Harley-Davidson EL Was Once Featured on a Miller Beer Can 5 Apr 2021, 8:00 UTC ·
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Despite being rather old, Knucklehead motorcycles are still around in relatively large numbers, and a good chunk of them still come in excellent condition. It looks as though each and every one of them, either on display in a museum somewhere or up for grabs through whatever means, has something special and unique to offer. 20 photos
In the case of this here two-wheeler, that something special would be notoriety. Aside from the fact you’re looking at a first-year Knucklehead (according to Harley’s numbers, about 1,500 of them were made back in 1936), it was also the star of several high-profile events over the years.