I know someone who has a 1957 Sportster. He asked if Iwould find out if it's valuable?

I emailed Jay Leno's garage and asked ...any interest? That was over a month ago...no response.

I telephoned HD USA. They asked for a photo of the bike and the serial #. The man I spoke to, said he would send the infoto the archives department. I asked if they would send me some information one way or the other..ie: value to a collector..rare or common.)
That was over a month ago...no response!

What do you think?
Is a '57 Sportster a 'find' or no interest / common?

here is a scan of an old photo he had..( the model is probably 60 now)

 

Depends on the condition of the bike, but I would say YES it's valuable, since it's the first year XL Sportster!

 

They display Elvis's 57 Sporster in the Art Of Motorcycles.

 

going to need to see some pics to tell you.

 

Condition, condition, condition - these arethree major criteria. Of course, the more time that goes by, the more valuable it becomes in any form.My wifehad an uncle who made a "fortune" on a 1913(?) Pope motorcycle that he bought as a basket case at a flea market in 1947. He thought he remembered paying $7.00 for it and he sold it in the 1970's for $3,200.00 - unchanged by him from when he bought it.

Today, the value of a 1957 XL would depend highly on its condition.

 

thanks for the comments.

Besides Jay Leno's Garage and HD USA.. is there another place I could inquire re. the value of this '57 Sportster? (I know condition is important)
Maybe an auction company that sells bikes or cars?
Anybody know of another place I could contact?

I appreciate the comments I'm getting...thanks.

 

You can try the National Motorcycle Museum which is owned by the guy who owns J & P Cycles. They are located in Iowa.

 

Let me dig around a bit and see if still I have Bill Rodental's Business card. He is one of the motorcycle restorers who work for the HD archives. I'm sure he's busy but never too busy to answer any question I have for him...

 

well look who thinks he is hot chit!!!!!

 

Lol, Living in the Milwaukee area does have it's advantages...