The Ark of Veterans Raffles
🎖 Restored by those who served
The Prize
Built for battle.
Restored with honour.
The Harley-Davidson WLA — nicknamed the Liberator — served as the backbone of Allied communications and reconnaissance throughout World War II. Over 88,000 were produced between 1940 and 1945, rumbling across the deserts of North Africa, the forests of Western Europe, and the roads of the Pacific theatre.
This example, a genuine 1942 model, was sourced from a private collection and painstakingly returned to its original military specification. Every component was inspected, repaired, or replaced using period-correct parts
Technical Specifications
Year
1942
Wartime production
Engine
45 CI
Flathead V-twin
Displacement
737cc
Side-valve configuration
Output
23 HP
Military detuned
Gearbox
3 SPD
Hand-shift, foot-clutch
Weight
540 lb
Fully equipped
Hours
400+
Restoration labour