THREE’S COMPANY
By the late 1920s, one in seven Harley-Davidsons was a sidecar outfit; the unique, albeit slightly surprising, qualities of the sidecar were well appreciated. And although out of fashion today (mostly for the fact that dealers’ floor space prohibits), the third wheel can be a wonderful addition. From experience, I can assure the reader that it is one of the most sociable rides you will ever experience: sitting there chatting away with the pilot while you imbibe whatever takes your fancy – which seems to be a seasonal matter. The sidecar quickly gets both you and the pilot into cruise mode. There is also something quite thrilling about the point of view that you have and your proximity to the heart and warmth of the machine. There is nothing like it. This particular example offers all that and more. A long-term New Zealand resident, this outfit has been well maintained by a local hand. The two-tone paintwork is period-correct as is the high quality of overall mechanical finish. The power plant (1942 high-compression flathead) is in good running order. The patina reflects a machine that has been well maintained through its life.