1908 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson sells for nearly $1 million

In 2015, a similar 1907 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson was also auctioned for as high as $715,000.

An extremely rare 1908 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson recently went up for sale at the Mecum Auction in Las Vegas, USA. The motorcycle is believed to be just 1 of 12 examples in the world and sold for US$ 935,000.

The motorcycle was reportedly built in Harley's original factory in 1908 and is one of the earliest models that collectors can get their hands on since most earlier ones have either been destroyed or are already in a collection. The name 'Strap Tank' is because of how the fuel and oil tank were fixed to the bike's cross-bar frame via nickel straps.

Greg Arnold, Motorcycle Division Manager at Mecum Auctions, stated that the bike features most of its original parts, which makes it a very rare example. He states that the original parts on the bike include the tank, wheels, engine belt pulley, seat cover and muffler sleeve.

He added that in 2015, a similar 1907 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson was also auctioned for as high as $715,000.

Source: MilwaukeeJournalSentinel