This shrine edition of Harley-Davidson’s Heritage Softail Classic appears to have been introduced for the 2007 model year and remained listed in Harley-Davidson Softail VIN/model-code tables through the 2014 model year. It was part of the company’s long-running Softail family and used the familiar Heritage Softail Classic as its base, while adding shrine-specific identification for ceremonial or club use. In Harley-Davidson’s official service documentation, the shrine variant is shown alongside the standard Heritage Softail Classic in yearly Softail model code tables, confirming that it was offered as a distinct factory-listed model rather than a simple aftermarket customization.
The Heritage Softail Classic itself had already been established as Harley-Davidson’s vintage-themed, long-distance Softail cruiser, blending classic styling cues with the hidden rear-suspension Softail layout. The shrine version followed that same formula but sat in a more specialized niche, typically associated with shrine motorcycle clubs and parade or escort duties. Its appearance in official model listings from 2007 through 2014 suggests a continuous production run during that period, after which it no longer appears in the 2015 Softail model code tables. That makes 2014 the last confidently verified model year for this nameplate in the available Harley-Davidson factory documentation.