Oakland County, Michigan SD – 1925-27 Henderson DeLuxe @ Pontiac, MI - Circa 1920-30’s - Credit Oakland County Sheriff Department
Oakland County, Michigan
Sheriff Office
1925-27 Henderson DeLuxe Motor Units
@ Pontiac, MI
Circa 1920-30’s
Credit Oakland County Sheriff Department Facebook
I'm not positive on the year but comparing to pictures of restored Henderson Motorcycles this is the best fit in my opinion. If anyone has better information I would love to hear it.
Henderson was a Detroit, Michigan manufacturer founded by brothers William & Tom Henderson in 1911. Located where Mariners Church is located today in front of the Ren Cen. They sold the company to Schwinn in 1917 & he moved production to Chicago, IL.
The 1922 DeLuxe proved to be a favorite for police departments.
The heavier Police Department version was demonstrated first to the Chicago Police, and achieved 98 mph. When it was demonstrated to the San Diego Police a genuine 100 mph was achieved. Harley-Davidson decided to challenge Henderson to a contest that was held at Dundee Road, Chicago, in April 1922.
The Harley won the first heat, but lost the other eleven, with the Henderson exceeding 100 mph. This was a shining hour for Henderson.
(Above 2 paragraphs about 1922 DeLuxe police version from Henderson Motorcycle Wikipedia,)
Oakland County, Michigan SD – 1925-27 Henderson DeLuxe @ Pontiac, MI - Circa 1920-30’s - Credit Oakland County Sheriff Department
Oakland County, Michigan
Sheriff Office
1925-27 Henderson DeLuxe Motor Units
@ Pontiac, MI
Circa 1920-30’s
Credit Oakland County Sheriff Department Facebook
I'm not positive on the year but comparing to pictures of restored Henderson Motorcycles this is the best fit in my opinion. If anyone has better information I would love to hear it.
Henderson was a Detroit, Michigan manufacturer founded by brothers William & Tom Henderson in 1911. Located where Mariners Church is located today in front of the Ren Cen. They sold the company to Schwinn in 1917 & he moved production to Chicago, IL.
The 1922 DeLuxe proved to be a favorite for police departments.
The heavier Police Department version was demonstrated first to the Chicago Police, and achieved 98 mph. When it was demonstrated to the San Diego Police a genuine 100 mph was achieved. Harley-Davidson decided to challenge Henderson to a contest that was held at Dundee Road, Chicago, in April 1922.
The Harley won the first heat, but lost the other eleven, with the Henderson exceeding 100 mph. This was a shining hour for Henderson.
(Above 2 paragraphs about 1922 DeLuxe police version from Henderson Motorcycle Wikipedia,)