LOT 636

From The Warr's Harley-Davidson Collection 1960 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLCH Sportster Registration no. 772 YUX Frame no. to be advised Engine no. 60XLCH2376

Sold for £10,005 inc. premium

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Lot 636

From The Warr's Harley-Davidson Collection, 1960 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLCH Sportster
Registration no. 772 YUX Frame no. to be advised Engine no. 60XLCH2376

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

From The Warr's Harley-Davidson Collection
1960 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLCH Sportster
Registration no. 772 YUX
Frame no. to be advised
Engine no. 60XLCH2376

"When Bruce Main-Smith of Motor Cycling tested an 883cc XLCH in 1959, claimed power was up to 47bhp. The off-road Competition twin – complete with high-level exhaust – turned Harley critics into Harley fans reported Main-Smith." – The Classic Motor Cycle.

The XLCH Sportster had first appeared in 1958 as the competition version of the XLH ('H' for high-compression) roadster, and as such was sold without either lighting or speedometer. Ignition was by magneto (there was no battery) and the 'silencers' were devoid of baffles, while the mudguards were shortened appropriately. For 1959 the XLCH was made road legal with lights, horn and speedometer, while at the same time receiving 'hotter' cams, a 2-into-1 high-level exhaust, and rubber-mounted handlebars. The XLCH was last catalogued in 1979 when only 141 were built.

This machine has been built to a similar specification as Fred Warr's XLCH sprinter as used at the Ramsgate Sprint in May 1960 (see MCN press cutting on file). All parts needed to return the Harley to road trim are included should the next owner decide to do so. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.
Offered without key

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