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Old 05-18-2021, 03:42 AM
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Morning everyone - I posted in the general section but got no answers, even with 200 views, so I thought I'd be more specific. I'm researching the ancient Sportster (& K series, to some degree) and am trying to get European & UK sales figures for before the AMF era - and for post-war sales initially (before 1960). Any pointers would be helpful! (I have several books, and the Harley Archives book is most helpful, but there are only partial sales records & no area-specific figures.)

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Join the AMCA, they have their own Forum. I hate to send people out of this Forum, but for that question they are the guys to talk to.

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Thanks for the pointer Architect. It looks like a great resource - but $55 for a year's membership is a bit steep for us.

That said, searching their forums is proving to be very beneficial: at least I have a place to start now!

Thanks again Architect, this is a great help for me.

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Thanks again Architect. I've searched the AMCA forums and found three books:


The Big Book of Harley-Davidson The Big Book of Harley-Davidson


100 Years of Harley-Davidson 100 Years of Harley-Davidson


1903-1969: The Legend Begins


I can't get any copies from our (UK) public libraries, nor can I get any previews, but the AMCA forums - and this thread here - speak highly of these titles.

Cheers,

Chris
 

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