Harley-Davidson 74FL Hydra Glide 1953 1:18 Scale Model

Harley Davidson74FL Hydra Glide 1953

The FL model started in 1941 and the “F” represented the 74cubic inch engine. The “L” came in 1952 when a higher compression engine was added. Until the 1970s, all Harley-Davidson bigtwin FL models came with a front wheel that had the same size as the rear wheel, 5.00-16, and with large fender and wide fork to match, often combined with fairing, bags and additional chrome accessories.

In 1949, a year after receiving the "Panhead" engine, the FL was given a new front suspension featuring hydraulically damped telescopic forks. Harley-Davidson referred to their new suspension systems as the "hydraulic front ends". Harley-Davidson's marketing department promoted the new suspension systems by renaming the big twin models "Hydra Glide" for the 1950 model year. This was Harley-Davidson's first departure from its policy of using alphabetic lettering to identify its models.

Make:  Maisto

Scale:  1/18 Die Cast Metal with Plastic Parts

Actual Size is approximately 12cm long x 6.5cm high.

Age:  Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard

Details:  Real looking seat and spokes, detailed suspension and rolling wheels.  Model is mounted on a removable plinth and presented in a Harley Davidson themed window display box. When off the display plinth it can use the working kick stand to stand up.

This is an authentic Licensed Harley Davidson item. There is a scannable code on the box for you to register its authenticity with the Harley Davidsons website.