Harley Davidson Collectibles Are Hog Wild

In 1901 William Harley and Arthur Davidson wanted to do something unique to a bicycle. They want to end the pedaling by motorizing it. After two years of work the two made the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Milwaukee, WI. In 1920, they produced more than 28,000 motorcycles in 67 countries.

Today, not only owning a Harley-Davidson Motorcyle is a big deal, collecting memorabilia surrounding it is huge. Huge enough that a group called the Harley Owners Group (HOGS) are some of the largest collectors of anything related to the bikes.

Limited edition items are the most valuable and include art work by David Uhl, Holly Ellsworth and Scott Jacobs.

For those who are interested in collecting items a bit less expensive, how about looking at Christmas ornaments? Radko and Hallmark are a few of the companies who have produced collectible ornaments featuring Sporters and Fatboys.

If you look hard you will find beanie babies, mugs, steins and miniature recreations of the bicycles.

Even those who collect dolls, such as Madame Alexander, may encounter a doll named "Cisette" who wears leather and fishnet stockings. Others will find Barbie dolls dressed in Harley gear. Ken and Barbie are valued well over $200 for the pair. And they were issued not long ago. They were made in 1999 and continue to grow in popularity.
Matchbox is not to be overlooked as they have miniatures that look like Harley motorcycles from 1929, 1927 and 1966.

In fact, those who love Harley Davidson can find almost anything adorning a logo or image. Keychains, post cards, pocket watches, calendars, neon signs, radios, pens, Zippo lighters, knives, handbags, pillows and toys all have at least one Harley Davidson image.

And for collectors, this is great. The number of items that can be collected is overwhelming.
So what are some of the rarest items besides old motorcycles themselves which can sell for up to $100,000?

A 1940 racing poster that reads, "Harley Davidson Wins" is valued at close to $400. Old Harley-Davidson catalogs from the 1930 can be worth as much as $250. Early magazine ads from the 1950s can go for over $100.

A Franklin Mint doll called "Bobbie the Little Baby Biker" is worth around $100.
Die-cast models are very popular. Ones made in the 1940-50s go for close to $100. Newer ones are more popular, but much easier to find and value is close to $10.

Recently, a neon clock from the 1940s was estimated to be valued at over $2,000.

Post cards can range from $5-$100. It depends on the year, rarity and condition.

Plastic telephones have been made featuring such bikes as the Fatboy. They are valued around $25-$35.

Cigarette lighters can be worth between $10 and $100. It depends on the year and model,

Also, seek original early equipment for bikes like sparkplugs.

If Harley-Davidson is your thing, you are not alone. The crowd desiring these items is constantly growing. That is why so many new items featuring the brand are constantly being made.

If you go to a flea market, it should not be long until you find something with the Harley-Davidson logo. Check hobby and department stores along with tobacco stores if lighters and paraphernalia intrigue you.

Whatever you wish to find Harley, is available. So, enjoy the search.