---
title: "1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead - Auction Values"
description: "The 1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead typically sells for $10,450 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/harley-davidson/big-twin-flathead/year/1949"
dateModified: "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Harley-Davidson", "Big Twin Flathead", "1949", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead

## Direct Answer

The 1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead has a median recorded auction sale price of $10,450 USD, with observed prices from $10,450 to $10,450 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 1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead typically sells around **$10,450** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 59% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $10,450 places it below the broader Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead market average of $25,750. Values for this year range from $10,450 to $10,450, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1949 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $10,450
- **Price Range**: $10,450 - $10,450
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $25,750
- **25th Percentile**: $21,550
- **75th Percentile**: $38,438
- **Total Auctions**: 4

## Recent 1949 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-09-12 | $10,450 | 0 | N/A | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead Years](/harley-davidson/big-twin-flathead)
- [Price History](/harley-davidson/big-twin-flathead/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/harley-davidson/big-twin-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.