1940 Indian Chief
VIN: 3402973
The Indian Chief is a motorcycle that was built by the Hendee Manufacturing Company and the subsequent Indian Motorcycle Company from 1922 to the end of the company's production in 1953, and again from 1999 to present. The Chief was Indian's "big twin", a larger, more powerful motorcycle than the more agile Scout: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Scout_(motorcycle) used in competition and sport riding.
When Indian resumed civilian production after World War II, they revived only the Chief line. Production of Indian motorcycles ended with the last Chief made in 1953, then resumed again in 1999.
The Chief was introduced for 1922 to replace the Power plus, although the Power plus was continued under the "Standard" name until 1923 Designed by Charles B. Franklin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_B._Franklin, the Chief had design features similar to Franklin's earlier Scout, including the gearbox bolted to the engine casings and primary drive by gear train. The Chief had a bore of 3+18 inches (79 mm) and a stroke of 3+3132 inches (101 mm), giving a displacement of 61 cubic inches, as the Power plus/Standard had. Unlike the Power plus/Standard, the Chief was not offered with rear suspension.
This Chief presented at auction was completely restored, is 90% correct, and looking for it's new home. The odometer shows 37 Miles since the restoration and is believed to be accurate. This is a straight up street bike that presents well.
THIS VEHICLE TO BE COLLECTED FROM AURORA, COLORADO.
The Car has been consigned to the 5th Annual Intermountain Online Classic Car Auction. Hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group, the auction is Saturday, March 16 with online bidding only. To consign your car and/or to register to bid on this and other cars in the auction go to http://www.classiccarauction.us.
