Harley-Davidson Servi-Car

I've been promising people more pictures from Muster Day.  Yes, I know...deep down inside, I'm a slacker.  So, now, a month after the fact, here are some of the highlights.

Lonestar MVPA member, Barry Faltesek recently finished restoration of his Harley-Davidson Servi-Car.  Yes, this is a Harley...just look...

As the story goes, the Servi-car was developed during the Great Depression as a means to boost sales.  The Servi-car had a tow hitch in the front so it could be pulled behind an automobile.  The concept was; a mechanic could deliver a freshly repaired car or truck to its owner and then use the Servi-car to return to his shop.

The Servi-car proved proved popular beyond its intended use and was used as a delivery and light utility vehicle.  Many were purchased by police departments, and yes, the military.  According to Barry, it was primarily used by the Navy and Marines as a utility vehicle aboard aircraft-carriers.  However, roughly 300 were sold to the Army, and here is an example that ended up in the hands of the Free-French in NW Europe. 

So enjoy our walk around of a "not-so-well-know" Harley, and Alex D', I know you could do something with this.....