Indian Motorcycles
 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 handled well, were handsome, dependable, and, in the right hands, plenty fast.
Indian Motorcycles recounts the fascinating history of the marque from the bicycle racer beginnings of founders George Handee 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 historian Jerry Hatfield discusses all the great models, including the Scout, Chief, and Four, as well as the men who designed, engineered, raced, and rode the Iron Redskin.
Table of Contents
- Pedal Bikes and Motocycles, 1882-1908
- World Leader, 1909-1915
- Short-Runs Profits Spell Long-Run Trouble, 1916-1919
- Great Motorcycles, But More Bad Business, 1920-1929
- The Dark Ages, 1930-1933
- Classic Styling, Classic Racing, 1934-1939
- An Era Ends and a War Begins, 1940-1945
- Ecstasy and Agony, 1946-1949
- Countdown to Failure, 1950-1962
- Indian Today
- Indian Timeline
- Index
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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