One of the most interesting things about history is that you don’t always know how special things, events, or memories may be until much later on. Recently, Matt Walksler over at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina got his hands on what could be some of the most significant motorcycle racing history he’s seen in his lifetime. Even better, it was stored carefully and handed down through one racer’s family for generations.
Those interested in motorcycle history (and particularly American motorcycle history) are probably already well aware of Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, which Matt’s dad founded. Several years ago, Matt picked up an exceedingly rare 1919 Harley-Davidson racing motorcycle with an even rarer racing Flexible sidecar rig.