Antique and custom motorcycles for sale or display at the Connecticut Summer Swap Meet held at Stafford Motor Speedway in June:

1934 VL Harley Davidson starter kit, $4,500

1949 Harley Davidson Panhead

This gorgeous 1949 Overhead Valve (OHV) Harley Davidson Panhead was on display behind the Massachusetts State Building at the Big E. The chrome-framed sign leaning against the front tire says, “Look, dream and enjoy this part of American history, but….. DO NOT TOUCH!” Amen… to the “dream” part.

Panhead enthusiasts know that 1949 was the first year for the Hydra-Glide front fork. For complete Panhead history, visit the folks at bunchofpanheads.com.

“American Motorcycle Girls 1900-1950: A Photographic History of Early Women Motorcyclists” was released in June 2009 by Parker House Publishing. This 240-page keepsake is gorgeous and just a joy to flip through. It chronicles the personal stories and nearly 400 photos of early women riders. The Forward is written by Karen Davidson, the daughter of Harley-Davidson styling legend Willie G. Davidson.