100 Years of Harley Davidson

The name Harley Davidson is recognized the world over as an icon of the American lifestyle and the American Dream. In 2002, the legendary motorcycle manufacturer celebrates the 100th anniversary with a travelling exhibition, an array of television programming and online events, and this publication. The author is the grandson of the founder and the man who has personally styled some of their most popular bikes. ''Willie G.'' a god among Harley fanatics and the spirtual and stylistic life blood of the the company tells the inside story of the family business. The book contains over 500 illustrations including rare and unseen photographs from the Harley Davidson archives which feature races, rallies, famous faces and more. Willie G's narrative includes family reminiscences about the company's origins insight into the making of Harley's classic models personal views about custom bike styles and the freewheeling biker life and behind the scenes accounts of the company's dark days and stunning revival.