Hunting Harley's, 1950 Panhead Hydra Glide 

A friend bought one in '83 , I thought it was a handsome machine but I preferred Triumph's and Norton's at the time , more suited to the British roads . One day he asked would I like to test ride it . I was in love with that Pan Head within the first mile ! Brought it back half an hour later . He wouldn't sell it . A couple of months later he ran a T Junction and crashed into a parked car . Maybe he was drunk but he blamed the clutch . The front end was damaged so he decided to have it chopped ( I think that was his intention all along ).Whilst it was in the shop he ran out of work and the shop bought it from him for peanuts . Nearly 40 years later, I think he's still in the same place I left him .

I know that a running classic or antique bike isn't a rare occurrence. But i still think that it's incredible that something that old is still running and looks as good as it does. Wish it was mine!

Out of all the Pans you’ve had on this channel this by far my favorite. Love these rough around the edges kind of bikes. Looks like something a country outlaw would ride. Please get some more so I can pick one up from ya one of these days! 🤘🏻😁

thanks for the reply! Love your passion for Harleys. Peace, paul.

All I can say is wow! Beautiful piece of history. Thanx for sharing!

Beautiful ! I wouldn't want to paint or change a thing about the way she looks. Except the rear fender to blend it in with the rest. I just found out how great this channel is and am enjoying it. Thanks for finding and preserving some great old Harley Davidson's.

That one and the ‘52 CHP pan are my favourite ones

Yes. Outstanding bike.

this is one badass bike, i love all your builds

glad you like the videos, now if I could find some original paint tanks and a rear fender for this!

Lovely bike which looks how a proper bike should look! Needs alignment doing to stop it going sideways down the road.

Had a 1957 hydra at 20 and now it's a dream at 50

PANHEADS FOREVER

i love how you stand on the bike to start it, i did the same thing on my 52 panhead

Love these videos, please keep them coming. I notice this bike is not tracking straight. thanks again. Peace, Paul.

That is beautiful!

Paul, I checked the video. What your seeing is an optical illusion because the street curves, i'm filming at an angle, not directly behind the machine and enhanced by loss of pix-elation on the camera I used which decided that day to "break". That camera is now at best Buy for repairs- Todd

I have a 1961 Police Duo and a 1963 Duo right now, both original paint

Very cool!

Beutiful bike ,very simple very Harley

Espectacular

Nice one

sure is

I think the solo seat is a 55 and newer. with the arrow head. correct would be the three piece skirt.

it didn't feel off to us, I will watch the video carefully to see if I can see what you saw

Found it, HH...impressive. The seat post is spring loaded?

why do people prefer the solo seat over the buddy seat every time I see a barn find on a magazine or video the bike would always have a buddy seat to begin with ?

Look at this motorcycle LOOK AT IT

so nice!

( This where they got the idea for the " Softail Slim " ). :O)

this one is for sale

Was the tombstone tail-light original to those bikes? I just found one similar i put on my triumph. :-)

Would you happen to have any bikes like this for sale or would you be able to find one?

linda demais,.

how much are you asking?

I can hear the corn lady in the background

how much

Nice..my dream...

just sold OP 63

He looks like he wants to just ride the bike around the block all day long.

ready to sell?

Come on....open those pipes to this beauty man!! No sound at all!!

Is that brake lever 65 and up?

dear sir if win the lottery I'm coming to visit you my heart hurts every time i see you videos those ol girls are what i need in my life

what is the price of this bike

Ralenti trop haut !

Frame look tweaked going down the road.

Only Bike I would give up my BSA for would be one of these 50's Panheads

sounds like a Suzuki horn..almost my birthday bike

lil shop of horrors bike

LOL