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