1977 Harley-Davidson

Sportster XLT Confederate Edition

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1977 Harley-Davidson

Sportster XLT Confederate Edition

Highlights

  • Freshly removed from The Throttlestop Motorcycle Museum
  • 1 year only production special commemorative edition
  • Only a claimed 15 XLT Sportsters were built in total
  • Finding one of these examples is excruciatingly difficult
  • This example was restored a number of years ago but still shows extremely well
  • 1000cc Iron Head V Twin
  • 4 Speed Transmission
  • HarleyDavidson's heritage is worldwide, this Special Edition is simply a part of the company's history
  • This Sportster starts, runs and rides beautifully

Description

Disavowed by the factory for years, and unknown even to most Harley riders, 1977's Confederate Editions are a fascinating footnote in the history of Harley-Davidson, and maybe the most collectible Harley ever. Very few people knew of this model, possibly because it was overshadowed by the XLCR which also made its debut in 1977. Then there's the politically incorrect elephant in the room. The real reason this model is so unknown — never appearing in a single official Harley history, and we suspect, why Harley-Davidson refused to even acknowledge its existence until just recently. Rumors have it, it's also a possibility that Harley-Davidson itself bought up surviving examples to get them off the market. Whatever the reason may be, this XLT Sportster is one of the rarest Harley-Davidson's built to date. Only a claimed 15 examples made their way out of the factory, making this the rarest HD ever. This restored example is a fine specimen of HD history and heritage and is perfect for enthusiast or collector.

Specs

Basic

Year
1977
Make
Harley-Davidson
Auto Model Name
Sportster XLT Confederate Edition
Miles
10,141
Vin
2G21469H7
Stock
813145

Engine

Engine Size
997cc
Engine Type
Gasoline
Transmission Type
4-speed

Body

Body Or Basic Color
Ice Blue
Body Style
Cruiser

Interior

Interior Or Basic Color
Black

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