1912 Henderson Four sold for $490,000 Friday.
The first William Henderson designed four cylinder motorcycle, America's finest early four cylinder, influential for decades
This is believed to be the only original/unrestored 1912 Henderson known in America
Original paint and tires
59 cubic inch F-Head Four Cylinder engine
Henderson was based in Detroit, formed by brothers William and Tom
The Henderson company was purchased by Ignatz Schwinn in 1918, adding a four cylinder to the Excelsior lineup.
Working for Schwinn for two years, Bill and Tom broke away and started the ACE motorcycle company. The Culmination of Henderson design can be seen in the Indian Four
Formerly from the Doc Cleveland Collection.