1959 Harley Davidson Panhead

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Harley-Davidson

FLH Hydra-Glide

1957

Tried & True ~ Red White & Blue

This Harley-Davidson Is As American As It Gets

  57 FLH Is Apple Pie & Chevrolet, Baseball & Hot Dogs 

The Last Year Of The Hard-Tail Hydra Glide

A Rare Mint & Original Classic

MATCHING NUMBERS 

Engine # 57FLH4134

Frame # 57FLH4134

Has All The Original Components, Fuel Tanks , Fenders, Saddle Bags

Tank Badges, And The Original Paint Scheme

From The Private Zauner Collection, In Bakersfield California

Mr Zauner Was A Wealthy Harley Dealership Owner 

He Had A Collection of 43 Classic Motorcycles

No Expense Was Spared In Maintaining This FLH

A So. Cal. Diamond

An American Icon

It Is The #1 Best Performance Touring Bike of The 50's

This is The Bike That Put Indian Out Of Business in 54'

This FLH Has Harley’s Best Performance Innovations of the Period 

Has the 74 Cubic Inch High Compression Big Twin Engine

 Extra Cooling Fins allowed for Higher Speeds and Longer Distances 

Cast Aluminum Heads with Hydraulic Overhead Valves 

for Cooler Running and Lower Maintenance 

Remarkable Performance for the Period 

Top Speed 100+ MPH, Will Cruise All Day at 65MPH

A Cross Country Capable Classic

A Painstakingly Preserved Original ‘57 Pan 

Truly A So. Cal. Belle


PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO  FOR ALL DETAILS


Appraised #1 Value of $49,500.00

COMPARABLE SALES OF:

$49,500.00 (Mecum Vegas 2019)

$33,000 (Mecum Vegas 2022)

Full 100 Point Check-Over During Recommissioning

 by Our Expert Mechanics at Kaplan Cycles ;

Just Invested $11,720 In Preservations Services ;

 70 Hours Shop Labor ($10,500) Plus Parts & Shop Supplies ($320) 

Plus Shipping to CT ($800)

 New OEM Style 6 Volt Battery 

Serviced Battery Positive Cable 

Inspected All Wiring 

 Serviced Wiring on Generator, Regulator, Oil Pressure Switch and Oil Light 

Removed and Inspected Spark Plugs 

Cleaned and Set Ignition Points Gap 

Verified Ignition Timing 

Polarized Generator 

Removed, Cleaned and Inspected Horn Assembly 

All Electrical Functions Checked and Operational 

Inspected Fuel Tanks Dry and Clean 

Removed Fuel Lines, Rinsed and Blew Out Clean 

New Fuel Line Sealing Washers 

Full Carb Service 

Removed, Disassembled, Cleaned, Inspected & Rebuilt Carburetor 

New Carb Float Needle and Seat 

New Carb Float Assembly 

New Linkert Carburetor Rebuild Kit 

Removed and Cleaned Intake Manifold & Clamps 

New Intake Manifold O Rings 

Replaced Intake Manifold Gaskets 

Fresh VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel 

Cleaned Good Original Air Filter Mesh 

New Engine / Primary Oil 

Set Primary Chain Tension 

New Motul Transmission Oil 

Inspected Clutch Actuation 

Verified Clutch Plates are Free 

Cleaned and Lubed Throttle Twist Grip and Cable 

Cleaned and Lubed Spark Advance Twist Grip and Cable 

Cleaned and Lubed Clutch and Brake Cables 

Lubricated Shifter and Rear Brake Linkages 

Serviced All Grease Fittings Including Front and Rear Wheels, 

Clutch and Rear Brake Mechanisms, Seat Post, Primary Gear, etc. 

Disassembled Front End to Remove Forks 

Drained, Flushed and Rinsed Old Fork Oil 

New 30wt Fork Fluid 

Set Final Drive Chain Tension 

Set Tire Pressures to 22 PSI 

Start Up and Tune Carburetor Mixture and Idle Settings 

Runs and Idles Perfectly

We Just Gave it a Full Rotisserie Detail

  An Incredible Machine, Everything Works Beautifully, Powerful!     

A Unique Opportunity to Own an Amazing 1957 Harley Davidson FLH Hydra Glide  

Ready To Display at Concours Motorcycle Shows 

PLEASE CALL US AT 860-454-7024 9-5 M-F WITH ANY QUESTIONS 

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Sold on Clear Title + Q1 bill of sale.
We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 
Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.
If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee. 

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

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We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

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We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.