Brought Back to Life – 1957 Husqvarna Model 32 Sport

Post Listing Update: This Model 32 did not get any interest at the asking price of $6,000. It was later relisted for $5,900 with the same result.

Founded as a weapons factory by order of the King of Sweden in 1689 in Huskvarna, Sweden the company began making motorcycles in 1903 following a successful line of bicycles. Husky won their first Grand Prix races in 1933.

Note: Prior to this morning I had never heard of the Husky Model 32. Reference items are limited to say the least. Much of this was written from a single source. I may have made errors because of that. I would appreciate any corrections you can make.

In 1953 Husky started to gain fame in the newly organized moto-cross (Belgium) segment with their lightweight single cylinder two stroke bikes being willing candidates for the new sport. In 1955 Husqvarna introduced the Silverpilen (Silver Arrow) model built specifically for off road.

Husqvarna still made and sold extreme lightweight single cylinder two stroke motorcycles at the time, namely the Model 30, 31 and in 1957 the Model 32. The bikes all weighed less than 75 KG (165 LBS) due to license requirements in Sweden. 16 year olds could ride, so long as their bikes weighed less than 75 KG. That requirement was changed in 1959 to a 125 CC limit.

Husky offered a welter of add ons to their Model 32 including braced handlebars, a motocross seat, package trays, and baskets. The Model 32 was a multi purpose beast.

The 1957 Husqvarna Model 32 used a 120 CC air cooled two stroke single cylinder motor with a 3 speed transmission. Front suspension was a ‘rubber band’ set up and the rear was rigid. Drum brakes on both wheels and a total weight under 165 LBS made it a pretty good commuter bike.

This 1957 Husqvarna Model 32 Sport is in Westerville, Ohio and is listed as ‘not restored but brought back to life’. The seller lists some modifications from stock, and has included pictures from before. The bike has a Buy It Now price of $6,000