After
having made his mark in antique British motorcycles, Philou acquired his
first Harley in 1977. This was a Sportster 1000 XLH, which was followed
by a Wide Glide with a Shovelhead motor in 1980, one of the first custom
models made in Milwaukee. This bike still has a place in the collection
that he has amassed over many years.
After
working for the "Aerospatiale", Philou decided in 1987 to spread his wings
and dedicate his life entirely to Harley-Davidson by opeing his own store
in Fréjus, on the French Riviera. At this time, he didn't have the
right to use the famous "Bar & Shield". But the quality
of his work was soon noticed by the District Manager of the region who
proposed in 1990 that he become an officially-recognized garage for
Harley-Davidson. This short period ended in 1991 when he obtained the status
of an official Harley-Davidson dealer.
Henceforth,
Philou has only one objective: promote the interests of the trademark.
In
December 1998, Philou opened a new dealership in Nice.
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