Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Harley-Davidson Servi-Car

I've been promising people more pictures from Muster Day.  Yes, I know...deep down inside, I'm a slacker.  So, now, a month after the fact, here are some of the highlights.

Lonestar MVPA member, Barry Faltesek recently finished restoration of his Harley-Davidson Servi-Car.  Yes, this is a Harley...just look...
As the story goes, the Servi-car was developed during the Great Depression as a means to boost sales.  The Servi-car had a tow hitch in the front so it could be pulled behind an automobile.  The concept was; a mechanic could deliver a freshly repaired car or truck to its owner and then use the Servi-car to return to his shop.
The Servi-car proved proved popular beyond its intended use and was used as a delivery and light utility vehicle.  Many were purchased by police departments, and yes, the military.  According to Barry, it was primarily used by the Navy and Marines as a utility vehicle aboard aircraft-carriers.  However, roughly 300 were sold to the Army, and here is an example that ended up in the hands of the Free-French in NW Europe. 


So enjoy our walk around of a "not-so-well-know" Harley, and Alex D', I know you could do something with this.....



















2 comments:

  1. Excellent job re-building the sevicar.
    The scale kits of the Harley WLA can be converted to the servicar and this is and thi is an good source for reference.

    Alex Wence D.

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  2. Glad to help...Central Texas has a wealth of MV's and we consider it an honor to share.

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