Harley-Davidson Century (Hardcover)

by Dewhurst Hackett (Author) "Now and then I'll run into someone who asks if the ghost of Harley or Davidson wanders the old red brick factory on Juneau Avenue..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
The Harley-Davidson Century is the most comprehensive Harley-Davidson history yet published. -- American Iron Magazine, Ocotober 2002

This could become the most popular ever coffee table book of America's favorite motorcycle! -- Give Your Biker A Book - Miles Davis

Product Description
Get ready to rock, roll and rumble through 100 years of Harley-Davidson history. Hit the highway with acknowledged authorities as you travel through a full century of Panheads, Shovelheads, Knuckleheads, Caf Racers and Evolutions. Cruise through the history of power and speed with Cycle World columnist Kevin Cameron as he documents the Motor Company's delicate balance between technology and tradition. Go hog wild with Hunter S. Thompson and Brock Yates as they outline the evolution of the outlaw image and the culture spawned by Harley-Davidson. Peter Egan sheds light on the XLCR Caf Racer. The most comprehensive history ever published on the company and its highly sought-after motorcycles.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (November 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760311552
• ISBN-13: 978-0760311554
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,852 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow !, April 14, 2003

By A Customer

Wow ! That is the first thing that comes to mind when going through this book. Although I have quite some books about HD I'm very impressed by this huge book.
Written by the best authors around, with stunning photographs that you haven't seen in other books and printed on thick high quality paper this book is great value for money.

The book describes all the different parts of HD history by going through all the models that have been produced the last 100 years. Not so much the technical descriptions are to be found but more the stories behind the models. The TC-88 story as an example is like a fairy tale if you're a HD-lover. How did they come up with the idea, what did they do and what problems they encountered, how they solved it and why certain things are the way they are is all in this story.

If youre looking for a book that describes all the different colours, serialnumbers and options for each modelyear than this is NOT your book, but if you like the story of HD, beautifull pictures of almost every model and good stories and tales by the best writers that don't hesitate and order this heavy book.

I would still buy it if it was twice the price! It's absolutely fantastic!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the TRUE AND UNCENSORED STORY., December 16, 2002

By	medaman (Cupertino, CA) - See all my reviews

I compared this book to the other Harley books out there, and this is the one to buy. The story here is not the "canned" story put out by the factory, but the true story as told by real Harley aficionados. And, this book has writing from Hunter S. Thompson, you can't get him in the "factory" book! The photos are great and the writing is interesting and concise. By the way, this is a BIG book, so clear space on the coffee table. If you are a Harley fan, you are going to love this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best motorcycle books ever, December 3, 2004

By	Spike the Biker "Spike" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This book is worth every penny just for the photography alone. The fascinating and informative text is like a bonus. This is the real Harley story, not the corporate propoganda garbage the Motor Company puts out. The Hunter Thompson essay is hilarious. Buy it.