Half-Ton Harley Pickup Is the Strangest, Coolest Thing We've Seen

One Cool Hauler

There was a time, years ago, when Harley-Davidson motorcycles were commonly used to haul all sorts of goods. These two- and three-wheeled creations were popular for things like delivery services because of their compact size, which makes them easier to get around town in and even park than some big delivery van. However, this half-ton Harley pickup recently featured in a video from the Wheels Through Time Museum might just take the cake as the coolest such hauler we've seen in some time.

Quick Conversion

Indeed, this Harley pickup is not a Servi-Car or even a traditional trike, but rather, a totally custom creation that's also far more capable. Officially called the GouldCar, this unit was created specifically to bolt right up to a stock Harley motorcycle in place of the rear wheel, instantly transforming it into a real hauler.

Bike Hauling Bike

The GouldCar went far beyond the capabilities of the Servi-Car and was routinely used to haul broken down motorcycles, racing bikes, or even stranded riders who found themselves sitting on the side of the road in need of assistance. True to form, this example has motorcycle tie-downs in the bed, too. 

Prototype Rider

The founder of the GouldCar - James Goulding -was actually from Australia, but he had a particular fascination with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. After coming up with the first such hauler, which was based on a 1917 Model J, he proceeded to rack up 12,000 miles riding it around America and showing it off to prospective customers.

Legitimate Business

That journey resulted in enough interest that Goulding was able to transform his idea into a legitimate business, which he relocated from Australia to America shortly thereafter. However, the idea didn't catch on enough for Goulding to build a ton of these conversion kits over the years.

Ultra Rare

Ultimately, just 13 or 14 GouldCars were ever built, making them incredibly rare, particularly as only around five are known to still exist. This is one of those few, and thanks to the fact that it resides in the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, anyone can get the chance to see this rare ride up close and personal.

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