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William Godfrey "Willie G." Davidson (born 1933) [1] is an American businessman and motorcycle designer, and the former senior vice president & chief styling officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. [2] [3] He was also the head of Harley-Davidson's Willie G. Davidson Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. [4]
Jun 27, 2012 · Now, after almost 49 years on the job, William Godfrey Davidson—better known to Motor Company Faithful as Willie G.—is retiring from his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Styling...
May 10, 2023 · Willie G. Davidson, legendary Harley-Davidson motorcycle designer and grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder, William A. Davidson, is letting readers take a peek into his eventful life through his new memoir, Ride Free.
May 24, 2019 · Willie G. Davidson was appointed Vice President of styling in 1969. With aftermarket entities cashing in on the motorcycle customizing craze, Harley-Davidson's attempt to grab a slice of that pie led him to design the 1971 FX Super Glide -- essentially the company's first factory custom.
William G. Davidson serves as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus and Brand Ambassador at Harley-Davidson, Inc. Affectionately called “Willie G.” by millions of motorcycle enthusiasts, his creations include the design of several of Harley-Davidson's most admired motorcycles.
Jun 11, 2015 · Willie G., as he's known throughout the Harley-Davidson world, is a legend when it comes to motorcycle design. He's also been painting with watercolors for over 50 years.
Mar 26, 2012 · His father, William H. Davidson, was president of Harley from 1942 until AMF’s buyout in 1973. It was William H who brought “Willie G” into the company as a designer in 1963. In 1969, Willie G was promoted to VP of Styling.
Willie G. Davidson. A tireless artist, enthusiastic rider, and grandson of a co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Get to know this creator of legendary H-D motorcycles and iconic...
Jun 18, 2024 · Introducing a series where we highlight some of our favorite stories that involve the living legend, Willie G. Davidson, leading up to our Homecoming Festival July 25-28.
Jul 13, 2023 · The legendary Willie G. Davidson has a new book out, titled "Ride Free, A Memoir", where he details his life as the grandson of one of the founders of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Willie...