Vintage Zippo Lighter Harley Davidson Panhead Black for Restoration

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Description

Zippo-style lighter featuring an iconic Harley-Davidson design on its front face. This model stands out with its matte black finish and a decorative, embossed gold-colored plate representing the famous Panhead engine. The inscription "HARLEY-DAVIDSON Panhead" is clearly visible on the affixed medallion, accompanied by a stylized engine motif, typical of American biker culture.

The external structure exhibits a classic rectangular appearance, characteristic of Zippo lighters, with slightly rounded corners. The black surface shows some signs of wear and visible chips on the bottom left of the front face, highlighting its vintage authenticity. The lid, also black, is separated from the body in the photo, revealing the internal mechanism.

The classic flint ignition mechanism is clearly visible in the photo. It shows signs of oxidation and patina, mainly on the upper metal part and around the pivot. The perforation system on the chimney conforms to traditional Zippo models, designed for good flame ventilation.

The front face is enhanced with a circular, embossed medallion, with an aged bronze appearance, solidly attached. No text is visible in the lower part of the emblem, leaving room for potential original personalization. The overall design displays a strong retro style, faithful to the Harley-Davidson universe and the aesthetics of the 70s-90s, although the model cannot be precisely dated.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of wear, traces of oxidation on the mechanism, chips and visible marks on the black surface. The lighter is offered for restoration.

Did you know? The Panhead engine, featured on this lighter, was produced by Harley-Davidson from 1948 to 1965. It owes its name to the characteristic shape of its rocker arm covers, resembling saucepans ("pans" in English). This engine has become a symbol of the brand and American custom culture.

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