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1970s Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide Valuation Report

Date: August 2025

Historical Overview

The 1971 Harley-Davidson FX “Super Glide” was the first factory-custom chopper, blending Sportster front ends with Electra Glide frames. Responding to owner customization trends, it pioneered the FX lineup. In 1974, the FXE version added electric start, continuing into the late ’70s.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition and variant)

Condition	Early FX (1971–’73)	Later FXE (1974–’79)	Example External Source
Project / Restoration Incomplete or non-running. Few public sale results.	£3,500 – £5,000	£3,000 – £4,500	No verified UK auction project results in past 2 years.
Roadworthy / Presentable Usable riders with age-appropriate condition.	£8,000 – £11,000	£7,000 – £9,000	Car & Classic listing: 1979 FXE asking £5,995.
Restored / Excellent High-quality finish with documentation.	£12,000 – £15,000	£10,000 – £13,000	Bring-a-Trailer: 1978 FX sold USD $6,500 (~£5,200) (US data only).

Notes: FXE tends to trade slightly lower in rider/restored bands. Verified project-level auction results in the UK are rare; values for that tier are based on listing comps only. Bring-a-Trailer data included for context but not used in bands.

Value Influencing Factors

• Authenticity & matching parts: Original tank, exhaust, handlebars, badge set, and transmission type (kick vs electric).
• Mechanical & cosmetic condition: Paint, chrome, engine health, and matching numbers add to value.
• Variant premium: Early FX is usually more desirable than FXE with electric start.
• Documentation: V5C, history file, restoration receipts all help support higher values.
• Consumer awareness: FX is often grouped with lowrider lineage; framing and presentation determine price tiers.

Conclusion

In UK 2025, early FX riders typically fetch £8k–£11k, with restored examples reaching up to ~£15k. FXE riders sit around £7k–£9k, while restored variants may land around £10k–£13k. Project-level valuations remain loosely defined due to lack of recent verified transactions.

Sources (non-link references):
Car & Classic – 1979 FXE asking £5,995 (live listing);
Bring-a-Trailer – 1978 FX sold for USD $6,500 (~£5,200, US result);
Wikipedia – FX history and FXE timeline; no auction figures.
Hagerty valuation tool – model overview context only.

All Valuations