1930 Harley-Davidson JD Silent Glow Oil Delivery Sidecar

• MAKE: Harley-Davidson
• MODEL: JD Silent Glow Oil Delivery Sidecar (Produced 1922-1929)
• YEAR: c. 1930
• PAINT: Original
• ADVERTISEMENT: "Silent Glow Oil Burner - 5016 1/2 Congress St., Portland, ME. Tel. Forest 1402" from the Silent Glow Oil Burner Corporation
• HISTORY: From the E.J. Cole Collection

Harley-David­son, Inc. needs no introduction as an iconic Amer­ican Motor­cycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1901, William S. Harley, Arthur David­son, and brother Walter David­son began work on their first Motor­cycle engine. Their first attempt may have been a failure, but they founded Harley-David­son in 1903 and became one of the largest Motor­cycle manufacturers by 1920. They produced motor­cycles for the United States used in both World War I & II and were one of only two major motor­cycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression. In fact, they’ve survived numerous changes to ownership and restructuring, intense global competition, charges of restrictive practices, claims of stock price manipulation, and a constantly evolving view of the company and bikers. Still, they are widely known for their loyal following and now manufacture in Penn­syl­vania, Wisconsin, Brazil, and Thailand. Their classic cruiser style, including high handlebars, low seats, and chrome parts, is easily recognizable. They’re also noted for their customizability, giving rise to the chopper style of motor­cycle, and for the distinct sound of HD’s powerful engines.