What began as a motorized bicycle dreamed up between a young machinist named George Hedstrom and a champion cyclist named George Hendee, became one of the most popular motorcycles in the world: the Indian. Out of production for half a century, Indian retains the loyalty and admiration of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts everywhere. This book recounts the marque’s story from its earliest single-cylinder “motocycles” of 1901 through the bitter day in 1953 when the company shuttered Wigwam, its Springfield, Massachusetts, plant—with a nod to the trademark disputes that continue to this day. Text by noted Indian historian Jerry Hatfield, and more than 125 specially commissioned photographs and 25 black and white historical pictures, capture the seductive power and grace of the great models—the Scout, Chief, and Four, —and recreate the thrill the Indian generates to this day.
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This book recounts the history of one of the world’s best-loved motorcycles from its earliest single-cylinder “motocycles” of 1901 through the bitter end of production in 1953 to the trademark disputes that continue to this day. Text by noted Indian historian Jerry Hatfield, and more than 125 specially commissioned photographs and 25 black and white historical pictures, capture the seductive power and grace of the great models—the Scout, Chief, Four, and the Iron Redskin—and recreate the thrill the Indian generates to this day.
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From its earliest single-cylinder “motocycles” of 1901 through the bitter end of production in 1953, Indian inspired a fierce loyalty in its riders. And with good reason. Indians were handsome, dependable, good handling and, in the right hands, plenty fast.
Indian Motorcycles recounts the fascinating history of the marque from the bicycle-racer beginnings of founders George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom through the company’s unfortunate demise in 1953, wrapping up with a review of post-1953 Indian activity. Along the way, author and noted Indian historian Jerry Hatfield discusses all the great models, including the Scout, Chief, and Four, as well as the men that designed, engineered, raced, and rode the Iron Redskin.
More than 125 specially commissioned color photographs by Hans Halberstadt and 25 black and white historical photos accompany this fun and fascinating look at one of America’s best-loved motorcycles.
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Super Awesome - Informative and Great Pictures,
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This book really inspired to clear out my garage and get working on my bike in time for summer. Although it will never be half as good looking as those awesome indians depicted in this book, I can dream can't I? A lot of history and facts, a must give for the motorcycle enthusiasts of all flavors!
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Lots of pictures,
By Omaha (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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My Dad just moved to a retirement home and has really enjoyed sharing the book with others while recalling his youth and owning a 1947 Chief. There are plenty of photos for those that aren't as interested in the history but in the memories. Thanks.
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Thought the book was great. Lots of nice pictures of nicely restored vintage machines. Text can be dry at times because of the technical nature involved, but overall it is a nice history of Indian Motocycles
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