Post Listing Update: This Electra Glide did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $18,799 on eBay.
Harley Davidson really did have big news for the 1965 model year. First year for the electric starter and it caused quite a stir along with 12V electrics and auto advance distributor. The entire FL model line changed it’s name from Duo-Glide to Electra Glide to advertise the change. Not that anyone knew at the time, but it would also be the last year for the Pan Head motor, it being replaced by the Shovelhead and it’s 10% increase in HP in 1966.
The 1965 Harley Davidson FLHFB used the 73.66 CID (1207 CC) air cooled four stroke V-twin panhead motor that produced 60 HP. A 4 speed foot shifted transmission, electric start and a fully suspended frame completed the makeup of the FLHFB.
This particular ‘65 FLHFB in Scottsdale, Arizona is listed as a (25,500 mile) beautiful (sic) preserved example of the last panhead and the first electric start. The bike has had extensive recent service and updating and is available in an auction that is currently at $12,486 with reserve not met. There is also a $33,000 Buy It Now price