Mickey Mantle Harley Davidson Softail Motorcycle Custom Built by David Mantle

Mickey Mantle was one of the best baseball players to ever step on a ball field. He passed in 1995. His son. David Mantle. had this motorcycle custom built in 1999 as an amazing tribute to his dad. It has a paint job that is impossible to properly capture in photographs. The motorcycle has an Exotica Knucklehead Kit along with Beach Bar handlebars. The seat is made from a Mickey Mantle (non game used) glove. The speedometer is the NY Yankee logo. This stunning bike has won several trophies in motorcycle shows while owned by David.  I purchased this incredible bike in 2003 at Madison Square Gardens. NY in an auction where the Mantle family sold many of their items. Before. I purchased it. it had been displayed in Mickey Mantle's Restaurant in NY. After I purchased it. it was displayed at Minute Maid Park (Astros) in 2007 where it received more attention that Mickey's 1955 World Series Ring and his 1965 Game Used Jersey!  In 2008. it was displayed at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. TX. Upon return from the Bush Museum. I had the battery removed and the bike made ready for long term display/storage. It was in perfect running condition up until that time and I guarantee it to be ready to run if the battery and fluids are replaced.  Has 1. 79. 8 miles on it. David rode it sparingly. I rode it only to keep it in good running condition.  I don't know whether to classify this motorcycle as a motorcycle or as a work of art. It is definitely an investment piece. I had no intention of purchasing it in 2003 until I laid eyes on it. It was (and still is) a sight to behold!  I also have dozens of pictures of the creation of the bike at a Harley Davidson shop near Dallas. TX. Those pictures along with the keys will accompany the bike when sold.  Picture 11 is David Mantle on the bike at the Madison Square Garden Auction. ? Picture 12 is from when it was displayed at the George Bush Museum.  The frame is made by Atlas but all other parts are Harley Davidson. This is definitely a one-of-a-kind item for the Harley Davidson fan. Mickey Mantle fan. Yankees fan. motorcycle fan or just a baseball fan!  But especially for someone who loves Harleys AND Mickey Mantle!The buyer can pick up the motorcycle in Houston or can arrange to have it picked up and delivered at buyer's expense.  Please contact me with any questions.

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