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Description
The bike came to Sweden in 1990 with a Swede from Vetlanda who was living in the U.S. at the time. He sold the Harley to an enthusiast in the Gävle area, who discovered the frame was slightly bent and had it straightened. After that, the current owner's grandfather purchased the bike following an accident that left him with limited leg mobility. Photos and a 2000 article from Värnamo Nyheter provide more details about that chapter. He completed the restoration and had it painted in its current red and white color scheme. The most recent and final approved vehicle inspection was carried out on 2024-08-15.
Free history (13)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine design hails from Harley-Davidson’s W-series of the 1930s, a faithful 750cc side-valve unit used from 1937 all the way through the model’s final year in 1973. The factory had large stockpiles of these engines left over from wartime production. It starts easily and eagerly, with a clutch and gear lever that are both easy to operate, and both the hand and foot brakes provide solid stopping power.
The foot brake pedal has been moved forward to accommodate the previous owner’s fused leg—the very reason he opted for a three-wheeler in the first place—allowing him to ride a motorcycle again after his accident. Riding it is more about learning and internalizing the coordination of left-hand throttle, foot clutch, and hand shift. But once you do, the bike feels solid and composed on the road, especially within the framework of its unique design and purpose. -
Interior condition
The seat is clean and intact, paired with newer, comfortable grips—though the original ones are included as well. Also included is an original speedometer, calibrated in miles and marked Police Special.
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Exterior condition
Cheerfully painted in red and white, it stands in contrast to the more understated original paint schemes—often black and white, as befits an old police bike. There are a couple of small paint blemishes on the front fender where the previous large generator made contact, as well as a minor mark on the right rear fender. Since then, the owner has replaced it with a smaller and more efficient generator.
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General condition
Well-preserved, stylish, and presentable. Despite its weapon-ready setup, this three-wheeler carries a disarmingly friendly exterior vibe. Three wheels on a motorcycle simply give the vehicle a gentler, more approachable appearance.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1999-03-31 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1999-04-13
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-08-15
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3
Facts about the model
Beyond car delivery and pickup, the Servi-Car also became popular as a utility vehicle for small businesses and mobile vendors. And just like the auction bike, it saw long-standing use by police departments—remaining in service well into the 1990s.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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