Franklin Mint 1:5 - Model car - Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Motorbike Shopper - Limited Edition 1000 worldwide

1. Model Description
An exceptional and rarely offered large-scale Franklin Mint Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail, handcrafted in an impressive 1:5 scale. This is not a conventional die-cast motorcycle model. The piece was produced by The Franklin Mint under official licence from Harley-Davidson and executed in Fine Pewter, giving the model a substantial, highly prestigious appearance.

Only 1,000 examples were issued worldwide.
The example offered here is individually numbered:
No. 0230 / 1000

The motorcycle measures approximately 45 cm in length, making it an imposing display piece with an extraordinary presence. The model reproduces the characteristic Heritage Softail appearance in remarkable detail, including:

- Large V-twin engine with finely reproduced cooling fins and mechanical components
- Extensive chrome-effect detailing
- Detailed exhaust system
- Wire-spoke wheels
- Front and rear suspension details
- Large headlamp and auxiliary lighting
- Transparent windscreen
- Detailed handlebars, controls, mirrors and cables
- Two-part saddle with passenger backrest
- Studded leather-style seat trim
- Large studded saddlebags with individual buckles and fittings
- Detailed footboards
- Authentic Harley-Davidson emblems and inscriptions
- Carefully reproduced fuel tank, fenders and drivetrain

The combination of polished metallic surfaces, the substantial 1:5 scale and the numerous separately reproduced details gives the model an almost sculptural character.

Limited Edition & Documentation
Particularly important for collectors, this example retains its accompanying original material:
- Original Franklin Mint Certificate of Authenticity
- Individually numbered 0230/1000
- Original Franklin Mint / Harley-Davidson hangtag
- Original Franklin Mint packaging / shipping box
The certificate explicitly confirms that the model was handcrafted in 1:5 scale, produced in Fine Pewter, officially licensed by Harley-Davidson and limited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide.

Condition
This is a pre-owned collector's item.
The motorcycle has spent the overwhelming majority of its life stored in its original packaging rather than being permanently displayed.
The model presents very attractively overall. Considering its age, it is in very good collector's condition.
As with any older, large and highly detailed hand-assembled collectible, minor age- or storage-related traces may be present. Please therefore examine the extensive photographs carefully, as they provide the most accurate representation of the actual condition.

The original outer Franklin Mint shipping box shows clear storage and age-related wear, which is to be expected for packaging of this size and age. Its survival is nevertheless an important addition to such a collectible.

The motorcycle itself, certificate, hangtag and packaging shown in the photographs are all included in the sale.

2. Harley-Davidson and the Heritage Softail
Few names in motorcycling have the cultural significance of Harley-Davidson.
Founded in Milwaukee in 1903, Harley-Davidson developed from a small American motorcycle manufacturer into one of the world's most recognisable automotive brands. Over the decades, the company became inseparably associated with large V-twin engines, long-distance touring, American road culture and the unmistakable sound and appearance of its motorcycles.
The Softail family occupies a particularly important place within the modern Harley-Davidson range.
One of its defining characteristics is the visual impression of a classic rigid-frame motorcycle while retaining rear suspension. The engineering allows much of the suspension system to be visually concealed, preserving the traditional low-slung silhouette associated with historic Harley-Davidson machines.
The Heritage Softail combines this classic appearance with the equipment and character of a traditional American touring cruiser. Its characteristic design elements include the large V-twin engine, broad fenders, wire-spoke wheels, windshield, footboards, studded seating and leather-style saddlebags — precisely the details that give this Franklin Mint interpretation its extraordinary visual appeal. At 1:5 scale, these features can be reproduced with a level of presence impossible to achieve with the more common 1:12 or 1:18 motorcycle miniatures. The result is therefore much closer to a display sculpture of an American motorcycle icon than to an ordinary scale model.

3. Shipping
Due to the size, weight and considerable number of delicate components, this collector's item will be packed with particular care.
The motorcycle will be secured and protected for transport using its original packaging together with additional protective material where required.
The original Franklin Mint packaging will itself be protected by suitable additional outer packaging so that the historical packaging is not used simply as the shipping carton.
Shipping will be:
Insured with DHL and supplied with online tracking.

4. Private Sale, Condition and Liability
This item is offered as a private sale from a private collection.
The model is pre-owned and is sold in the condition extensively documented in the photographs.
All information has been provided to the best of the seller's knowledge and belief.
The photographs form an integral and essential part of the description and condition report. Due to the age and complexity of this hand-assembled collector's model, prospective bidders are expressly requested to examine all photographs carefully before bidding.
The statutory liability for defects is excluded to the extent permitted by law. No additional guarantee or warranty is provided.
This exclusion does not apply to fraudulently concealed defects, expressly assumed guarantees, intentional or grossly negligent conduct, or liability for injury to life, body or health.
No voluntary return or exchange is offered. Mandatory legal rights and the applicable Catawiki buyer-protection rules remain unaffected.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Franklin Mint's most imposing Harley-Davidson collector's pieces: 1:5 scale, crafted in Fine Pewter, officially licensed, individually numbered 0230 of only 1,000 examples worldwide and preserved with certificate, original hangtag and original packaging.