---
title: "1940 Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead - Auction Values"
description: "The 1940 Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead typically sells for $17,000 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/harley-davidson/45-flathead/year/1940"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Harley-Davidson", "45 Flathead", "1940", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1940 Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead

## Direct Answer

The 1940 Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead has a median recorded auction sale price of $17,000 USD, with observed prices from $17,000 to $17,000 across 1 year-specific sale in the last 12 months. This small sample is a reference, not a reliable estimate of the wider market.

## Summary

The 1940 Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead typically sells around **$17,000** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1940 Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year prices align closely with the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $17,000 places it at the broader Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead market average of $17,750. Values for this year range from $17,000 to $17,000, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. We do not add buyer premiums, taxes, or fees during normalization, but source-reported results may already include them. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1940 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $17,000
- **Price Range**: $17,000 - $17,000
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $17,750
- **25th Percentile**: $15,400
- **75th Percentile**: $20,500
- **Total Auctions**: 13

## Recent 1940 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-10-02 | $17,000 | 38,000 | Sister Bay, WI | Sold |
| 2019-10-05 | $20,700 | 0 | 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead Years](/harley-davidson/45-flathead)
- [Price History](/harley-davidson/45-flathead/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/harley-davidson/45-flathead/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.