In 1922 the Indian range was extended by the introduction of a new, Scout-based 61ci (1,000cc) ‘flat head’ v-twin - the Chief - the first of a line that would endure until 1953. Constantly developed, the Chief had gained a new frame, forks, dry-sump lubrication and coil ignition by 1940, that year’s models being notable as the first to have plunger rear suspension and the deeply valanced mudguards of the quintessential Chief. With war looming, Indian increasingly turned to the production of military models, the Army version of the Chief emerging stripped of its valanced ’guards and chromework and finished in drab olive green. The first significant post-war development was a change to girder forks for the 74ci (1,200cc) Big Chief, by then Indian’s sole model. This Indian Chief motorcycle combination has been updated with the later telescopic front fork The machine was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams & Butterfields’ Brookline Sale on May 3rd 2003 (Lot 406). An older restoration, it has benefited from careful storage in the past and while in current ownership has benefited from thorough reconditioning by Ted Tine Motorsports Inc in Chester, CT. A fine addition to any Indian collector’s stable, the machine is offered with Certificate of Title.
In 1922 the Indian range was extended by the introduction of a new, Scout-based 61ci (1,000cc) ‘flat head’ v-twin - the Chief - the first of a line that would endure until 1953. Constantly developed, the Chief had gained a new frame, forks, dry-sump lubrication and coil ignition by 1940, that year’s models being notable as the first to have plunger rear suspension and the deeply valanced mudguards of the quintessential Chief. With war looming, Indian increasingly turned to the production of military models, the Army version of the Chief emerging stripped of its valanced ’guards and chromework and finished in drab olive green. The first significant post-war development was a change to girder forks for the 74ci (1,200cc) Big Chief, by then Indian’s sole model. This Indian Chief motorcycle combination has been updated with the later telescopic front fork The machine was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams & Butterfields’ Brookline Sale on May 3rd 2003 (Lot 406). An older restoration, it has benefited from careful storage in the past and while in current ownership has benefited from thorough reconditioning by Ted Tine Motorsports Inc in Chester, CT. A fine addition to any Indian collector’s stable, the machine is offered with Certificate of Title.
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