Also for 200 years of America the “Number 1” was taken out of the cellar again. Colors and typography are typical 70s.

What catapulted Harley-Davidson back in a positive spotlight was another, much bigger birthday celebrated in 1976: 200 years of the “Declaration of Independence” of the USA. The first “specially painted” motorcycles Harley-Davidson – not issued for its own birthday dates, but for the 200-year celebration of the U.S. in July 1976.

“Anniversary Editions” became collector’s items and a good business, which is one of the reasons they appear quite regularly since then. Harley-Davidson even had its own “200” event at the Los Angeles Coliseum for this festive occasion. Just 20 days after the official 4th of July they offered a “Salute to American Motorcycles” from 10.00 o’clock in the morning until midnight – unfortunately there is no further information or pictures about this event anywhere…

The Harley celebration for the 200th birthday – who was there?