THE ARIZONA MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION With its perfect blending of style and performance, it is no wonder why motorcycles like this strapping 1966 Harley- Davidson Electra Glide FLH have become the foundation for the Motor Company’s recent icon series of modern cruising models. Inspired by its classic machines of the 1960s, contemporary models like the Highway King and Electra Glide Revival recall the timeless style that helped Harley-Davidson define the identity of American motorcycles. The mid-1960s brought about a boom in motorcycle sales, and with modern improvements like new top-end and electric starter systems, the Milwaukee-born Big Twins, like this beautiful example, flew off the dealership floors. The previous year, Harley-Davidson unveiled an all- new frame and 12-volt electrics system, complete with a push-button starter, to its flagship FLH lineup. Still, after an 18-year production run, engineers in Milwaukee retired its 74 CI (1,200cc) V-twin, known as the Panhead, in favor of a new, more robust top-end design. By upscaling the rocker boxes from its popular middle-weight Sportster line in combination with a new pair of aluminum cylinders, the 1967 FLH Electra Glide models established a new look, a healthy boost in overall horsepower and a new nickname as the shovelhead. With its upgraded lineup, 1966 marked a record year for the Motor Company, rolling out over 36,000 motorcycles at its Juneau Avenue factory, the highest production volume since WWII. A brilliant example of a timeless American motorcycle, this dazzling blue and white 1966 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide is handsomely appointed. Its 74 CI (1,200cc) air-cooled V-twin is paired with a 4-speed, foot-shifted gearbox, making it ready to devour the miles. Front and rear hydraulic suspension, along with Harley’s patented sprung seat tube beneath a plush leather solo saddle, made long rides enjoyable. It also features stylish and practical white fiberglass saddlebags, whitewall Goodyear tires and a windshield. No grand American tourer from the 1960s would be complete without ample amounts of chrome, which can be found throughout, from its front and rear fender and saddlebag guards to its luggage rack and spotlights. Coming from The Arizona Motorcycle Collection, this stunning 1966 FLH Electra Glide is a testament to the timeless style Harley-Davidson established that continues to reverberate through motorcycle culture today. S228 1966 Harley-Davidson FLH
