Racer and engineer (1880-1943) who co-founded the famed motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. TLS signed “Wm. S. Harley,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. letterhead, October 24, 1934. Letter to Gene Walters, in part: "We have done this sort of thing for hill-climbers, but as far as I know we have never supplied any for midget car use. We are not very much interested in this sort of thing because we do not believe that midget car racing does the motorcycle business any particular good. We have, however, developed a short-track racer, and we sold about twenty of these this year and the riders had very good results with them. This form of sport with motorcycles we believe does help, and that is why we built the short-track racer. There is going to be short track motorcycle racing on these tracks in Florida and, doubtless, you will see some of our jobs in action down there.” In fine condition, with a light stain near the bottom.
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