Whats a 1942 Harley WLA worth

[fj40]

Just puting this out there. A friend of mine is thinking of selling ( he needs cash )
his 1942 wla Harley in nice running condition with a lot of parts and a complete other engine
The s/n # of the engine is 12345.
I don't know much about Harley so maybe someone out there does.

 

[Lowlife82]

Pic's would help

 

[moto5151]

Are you sure it is military? Solo or servi-car type? What engine? It should have the 45 in it. So a 740cc flathead engine.
Also are you sure its wla? The canadian version is a wlc. Much more rare. They used different parts. The civilian is a wl.
A well preserved wla with original paint, running can go as high as $35000. Wla in the same can go for much higher.
Wl not so much, in a well preserved state it can go for $20000.
A wla thats been fully restored can go for $25000. If its in rough shape, anywhere from $3000-9000 .

 

[fj40]

I will try to get some pics and more information
He said it is civilian

 

[Lowlife82]

I will go 2grand not seen

 

[GYMBRAT]

I seen a 45 ll original NOT running go for 15,900

 

[moto5151]

Thats very true. Harley made a flat head 45 from 1930-1948 in a 1200cc, and 1935-1941 in a 1300cc flat head. But people mistaken a knuckle head, built in the same time frame to be a flat head. The knuckle is far more valuable then a flat head. But i do believe that most wl bikes used the much more reliable, flat head.

 

[moto5151]

Correction, i had to do some research to back my statement. The wl 45 is a flat head with internal valves, where the knuckle is also a flat head with external valves. The knuckle came in the model E platform.

 

[fj40]

I have some pic of it

 

[GYMBRAT]

DAMN id love to own that

 

[Nytroman]

I see why he looks sad holding that coffee having to sell that beast. I am not a bike fan but that thing could make me one :d

 

[Lowlife82]

That is a sweet freakin bike. Pm me with what he is asking please

 

[moto5151]

It's in alot better shape then you let on in your original thread. Looks like its a stock wl civilian bike, with the flat head. Def not a knuckle.
Its a beautiful bike, should definitely bring top dollar.

 

[DRD]

For example:

If you buy it Chad, I wanna test pilot that thing.

 

[Lowlife82]

For example:

If you buy it Chad, I wanna test pilot that thing.

lol. I'm not even joking. I want him to hit me with a price.

 

[fj40]

I will post a price when He comes up with one
Thanks for all the interest
right now the estimates are from $3,000 up to $20,000

 

[Jake jenkins]

There is one on kijiji for 12000

 

[fj40]

There is one on kijiji for 12000

This one runs and drives.

 

[Jake jenkins]

But no price

 

[S.W.A.T.]

did your friend ever sell?