Vehicle Description
One of the most prized motorcycles around is an Indian Scout. We
have a military version, a 741, here at MotoeXotica Classic
Cars.
This is a museum-quality World War II-era Indian 741 that underwent
a frame-off restoration took more than six years by Jerry Greer
Engineering out of Deadwood, South Dakota. Fifty miles have been
added since the restoration. It has sat in a museum for many years
and has not been started for some time, but kicks through with
ease.
Finished in Olive Drab with white initials, the bike's paint and
trim are in overall very good order. The frame is straight and
solid, the saddle with the Indian stamp looks great in the
contrasting tan. This model is period-correct down to its Indian
tires, size 4.00-18.
As extras, there is a replica non-firing Thompson Machine Gun in
its holster up front. In back are dual saddlebags the same color as
the saddle and gun holster.
In 1933, to appease the sporting motorcyclists offended by the
replacement of the 101 with the Standard Scout, Indian introduced
the Motoplane. This had a Scout engine fitted into the frame of the
discontinued Indian Prince single cylinder motorcycle. The
Motoplane was also sold as the Pony Scout with the engine
displacement reduced to 30.50 CID.
The power of the Scout engine was too much for the Prince-derived
frame and the Motoplane was discontinued. The less powerful Pony
Scout remained in production and was later renamed the Junior
Scout. The Pony Scout and the Junior Scout were collectively known
as the "Thirty-Fifty" after their engine displacement in cubic
inches.
The most common Indian motorcycle made for military use in World
War II was the 741, a military version of the Thirty-Fifty. These
were primarily used by British and Commonwealth forces. Around
5,000 were sent to USSR under Lend-Lease Program.
If you're looking for a World War II motorcycle, you could do worse
than check out this Indian from 1941. Please stop by MotoeXotica
Classic Cars today to check it out for yourself
VIN: GDA16831
This bike is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 54 miles since
restoration. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear,
mileage exempt CO title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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