100 Years of Harley-Davidson

The official 100th anniversary book with the inside story as told for the first time by the legendary "Willie G." Davidson, the grandson of the founder and the man who has personally styled several of the most popular bikes.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of a legendary American company with the official book on Harley-Davidson - the bikes, the brand, the legend. Willie G. Davidson, grandson of one of the four original founders and a legend in his own right, shares the inside story behind this remarkable company, from the making of the first production Harley-Davidson motorcycle in 1903 to the teams of designers and factory employees whose passion for producing inspired motorcycles drives its success today.

Built in a wooden shed by four young men almost one hundred years ago, the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle spawned a culture all its own. Here, the remarkable story is told with over 350 spectacular images - including vintage photographs from the early days of Harley-Davidson, full-color spreads on twenty-six milestone bikes in Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a symbol of freedom and individuality the world over.

This remarkable book was compiled with full access to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives and includes unique personal anecdotes and styling insights from Willie G. Davidson. 100 Years of Harley-Davidson is a stunning tribute to the craft and culture inside an American success story.

Willie G. Davidson became Harley-Davidson's Vice President of Styling in 1978. Willie's grandfather, William A. Davidson, along with his two brothers and William S. Harley, started the company nearly a century ago. Since the 1960s, Willie G. has been instrumental in the design of every motorcycle the Motor Company has produced.