Win This 1937 Knucklehead: Wheels Through Time Raffle 2022

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This 1937 H-D Knucklehead is the 20th and rarest bike ever raffled by Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum. (Wheels Through Time Museum/)

Since 2002, Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum (WTT) has given away 20 raffle bikes, including two classic Harleys in 2014, when the prizes were 1935 and 1936 VL Flathead Bobbers.

The iron is always rare for these raffles; last year’s prize bike was a restored 1948 Panhead. But the bar has been raised for 2022.

This year’s WTT raffle is for a 1937 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead finished in the one-year-only color of Delphine Blue. Harley’s intent with one-year-only colors was to boost sales, which helped increase the rarity of this model even further.

Hand-painted logos are a must for this vintage Knucklehead. (Wheels Through Time Museum/)

The Knucklehead marks one of the most sought-after eras for collectors. The engine series ran from 1937–1947, bookmarked by the Flathead and Panhead eras. As for this debut-year 1937 Knucklehead, which features all original OEM parts, WTT says it’s “the rarest and most original bike so far.”

Notables include:

• The tank’s Harley logo is hand-lettered gold and silver leaf instead of a traditional decal—WTT’s way of “classing it up a bit.” There’s also Teak Red striping.
• Restored 61ci Knucklehead engine mated to a four-speed transmission.
• OEM 1937 frame and fork and all-original prewar fenders and gas tank.
• OEM 1937 dash panel, featuring a rare 120 mph speedo, NOS amp gauge, and oil pressure switch.
• The late Dale Walksler, who founded the museum in 1993, and his son Matt spent 30 years searching for the OEM parts.
• The restoration by Dale and Matt Walksler took six months.

To boost sales, Harley offered the 1937 Knucklehead in a one-year color, Delphine Blue, which increases the rarity of this steed. (Wheels Through Time Museum/)

Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, based in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, holds an annual raffle to sustain the museum’s operating costs and fund new pieces of American motorcycle and automotive machinery. And as per the museum’s criteria, every motorcycle and machine on display must run.

Ticket prices run from $10 for single entry with no swag, to $250 for 48 tickets, a T-shirt, DVD, sticker, and an entry to wWin a trip to opening day. This bonus prize is available to those who spend $100 or more on tickets. The winner will receive a three-day two-night trip to WTT’s 2022 opening day, slated for April 7.

Something unique for this Knucklehead: a 120 mph speedo, NOS amp gauge, and oil pressure switch. (Wheels Through Time Museum/)

Another highlight of 2022 is a Celebration of Life event at the museum in April for founder Walksler, who passed away February 3, 2021, following a battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will occur from noon to 4 p.m. on April 2. Pastor and museum staff member Kris Estep will speak, followed by comments and stories from some of Dale’s closest family and friends.

To enter the raffle, visit Wheels Through Time.

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