No Driving Gloves

A visionary and trailblazer in the early 20th-century motorcycle industry, WilliamG. Henderson left an indelible mark with his contributions as the co-founderof Henderson Motorcycles and later as the founder of Ace Motor Corporation.Born in 1886, in Scottland, Henderson's fascination with mechanical engineeringmanifested at an early age. His passion for innovation and machinery set thestage for a remarkable career that would shape the landscape of Americanmotorcycles.In 1911, Henderson, alongside his brother Tom, embarked on a journey that woulddefine his legacy. Together, they founded the Henderson Motorcycle Company inDetroit, Michigan. The company quickly gained acclaim for producing powerful,reliable, and well-engineered motorcycles. Henderson's keen engineering acumenwas evident in the inline four-cylinder inline engines that powered theirmotorcycles, setting them apart from the competition.The pinnacle of Henderson's early career came with the introduction of theHenderson Model D, which featured a groun