Publisher's Synopsis
Do you like antique American-made motorcycles? Want to impress friends with your knowledge of those first American-made motorcycles? Do the names Emblem, Michaelson, Monarch, Schickel, Jefferson or AMC ring a bell? Curious what the Indian motorcycle advertisements looked like in 1913? Ever wonder what Harley-Davidson advertising was like in 1913? Well look no further, American Motorcycle Advertising Volume 5: 1913 is your year source providing a unique look at American motorcycle history through national advertising for motorcycles made in America over 100 years ago.The collection of over 200 historic company and private "For Sale" ads displays unique art work, the latest in engineering specifications and technological advancements, real period photographs, listings of racer names with results, and general information. This volume of single and two-page ads is now being published in an effort to help preserve and keep American motorcycle history alive. These little known and seldom seen classic advertisements are found in two rare collections of digitalized issues of the very first motorcycle magazines published in the USA. These magazines include Motorcycle Illustrated along with Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal.
