When someone says DeLorean you automatically see the image of the famous car in your head. The same thing happens when a Porsche 911 is brought up. When it comes to two-wheeled vehicles, a mention of the maker Indian… more»
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Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Owner Barn Find Racer: 1941 Indian Scout
The more and more I see of these classic Indian motorcycles, the more I want to ride around on one. They are timelessly cool, especially if they have a history like today’s bike. This is a one-owner original that… more»
Jul 29, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Proper Patina: 1926 Indian Prince
As time goes on, we are beginning to see more and more 100-year-old vehicles as we get to the 100th anniversary of mass manufacturing. There are plenty of these cars and bikes on the road today which is a… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black Beauty! 1946 Indian Chief
The Indian “Chief” motorcycle is one of those rare designs that just looks “right” to almost everyone that sees it. This restored (no, it’s not a “barn find”, but we thought you’d like it anyway) 1946 beauty in gloss… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1947 Indian Chief 74
The Indian Chief motorcycle was first built by Hendee Manufacturing Co. and later by Indian Motorcycle Co. from 1922 until the company’s demise in 1953. A Chief, like this 1947 edition, is one of those desirable bikes that pops… more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare 1950s Indian Scout Three-Speed Bicycle
Bicycles were more than recreation in post-war Great Britain, they were vital transportation. A lot of people couldn’t afford cars and bicycles provided a way to get to jobs and run errands. This 1950s Indian Scout bicycle is listed… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Paratrooper Bike: 1950 Indian Papoose Barn Find
I should explain the title. By the time these little folding motorcycles evolved into having the Indian name on them, they weren’t actually used by WWII paratroopers but they were still able to be folded up and to be… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1926 Indian “Altoona” Racer
Even if you aren’t a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, you can appreciate the cosmetic and mechanical beauty of this fantastic machine! This 1926 Indian “Altoona” racer is listed for sale here on eBay and is located in Martinez, California. 31… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Unrestored 1961 Indian Police Trike!
Indian Motorcycle Company, its problematic name notwithstanding, was a hugely important company in American wheeled history. It was the country’s first motorcycle company (founded 1901), beating out the more ubiquitous Harley-Davidson (founded 1903) by more than two years. In… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Four-Cylinder Motorcycle: 1938 Indian Four
You’ve probably heard of the Indian Motorcycle Company but did you know they built a bike with a big four-cylinder strapped to it?!! This was an expensive bike when new (as much as a car) so there weren’t a… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 1940 Indian With Fresh Inline-Four!
If anyone ever had any doubts about the desirability of vintage motorcycles, a few of the classic Harley-Davidsons that we have featured in recent times here at Barn Finds should provide a graphic insight into this desirability. However, if… more»
Dec 1, 2020 • Auctions • 11 Comments
Boneyard Find? Rare 1958 Indian Lance Mark II
There’s a weird and wonderful history of the “Indian” motorcycle including how that venerable brand intertwines with one of the true heroes of WWII, the “Flying Flea.” Huh? More on that below–our subject machine above retains its original Sahara… more»
Oct 11, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1947 Indian Chief Barn Find
This 1947 Indian Chief is a numbers-matching motorcycle, but restoring it could potentially be a significant undertaking. However, if you have limited space in your workshop, it could be the perfect project to tackle. It is a classic that… more»
Apr 25, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
“Essential Use” 1944 Indian Chief
During World War II, most U.S. manufacturing was geared toward the war effort and production for civilians was very limited. Some items were able to be siphoned off if they were considered “essential use.” Basically, if a law enforcement… more»
Apr 21, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dirt Track Special: 1940 Indian Scout
When I first saw the ad for this 1940 Indian Scout racer, I thought I was just going to be doing an update on the 1940 Indian I wrote about way back in 2015, which you can check out… more»
Apr 20, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Former Museum Exhibit: 1937 Indian Scout/Chief
Sometimes it seems that Indian Motorcycles have had more lives than Lazarus. There are various incarnations but the focus here is on an original, a 1937 Scout 750 that was was part of the “Wheels Through Time” museum exhibit… more»
