Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 13:00
1999 Excelsior Henderson
Fewer than 2000 produced
Estimate
£4, 000 - £5, 000
Registration No: S431 BNT
Frame No: 5EH1HCX06XB001301
MOT: None
A rare Henderson Super X
Fewer than 2000 models were produced.
In excellent condition
A current V5C is on file.
The Excelsior Henderson brand was revived just before the turn of the century when the Hanlon brothers decided to take on Harley Davidson by bringing back to life an iconic American name from the 1920s and 30s. After seeing the waiting list for Harley Davidsons increase, the brothers saw a huge demand for classically styled cruisers and set out to build the Super X, a near enough 1400cc lump of American muscle. In 1996 the Marque was re-established and a 160, 000 square foot factory was built in Belle Plaine and the brothers successfully raised $100M to kick start this brave venture. The Hanlon’s dreams were however short-lived as production for the Super X did not begin until 1999 and in March of 2000 production came entirely to a halt with the last few hundred bikes being completed post-bankruptcy from parts bins. Fewer than 2000 bikes were produced from this factory.
This 1993 Henderson Super X on offer has been described by the vendor as in ‘excellent condition’ and a great example of the model. The bike presents beautifully and has been cared for by its one and only UK owner in its lifetime. Covering just a mere 11, 800 miles from new, we have been advised that it is in running order, but not used for a short time. It comes complete with a current V5C.
