There are motorcycles that are rare, and then there are motorcycles
that carry a story powerful enough to transcend the machine itself.
This 1940 Indian Four is one of those exceptional pieces - a
beautifully restored, matching-numbers example with provenance to
Steve McQueen, one of the most influential automotive and
motorcycle enthusiasts of the 20th century.
Steve McQueen's 1940 Indian Four is now available following a
spectacular restoration, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire
one of the most significant American motorcycles ever associated
with the King of Cool. McQueen was known for his deep love of
motorcycles, and this Indian Four was said to have been one of his
favorite bikes to ride through the Hollywood Hills surrounding his
home.
The motorcycle was originally purchased from McQueen's estate in
1984 and has since passed through a small number of respected
collections. After acquiring the Indian in Europe, we repatriated
it back to the United States and immediately commissioned a
comprehensive restoration by a noted marque specialist. The result
is a motorcycle that honors its history while being fully prepared
to be enjoyed today.
Finished in iconic Indian Red with its unmistakable skirted
fenders, brown leather saddle, and elegant four-cylinder presence,
this Indian Four captures everything that made the model so coveted
when new. Powered by its matching-numbers 78ci inline-four engine
paired with a three-speed transmission, it remains one of the most
refined and collectible American motorcycles of its era.
Indian Fours are exceptionally rare and coveted in their own right,
admired for their engineering, elegance, and unmistakable road
presence. When you add documented Steve McQueen provenance,
long-term ownership history, and a fresh, high-level restoration,
the result is something truly one of a kind.
This is not simply a vintage motorcycle. It is a piece of American
motorcycling history, Hollywood history, and Steve McQueen history
- restored, documented, repatriated, and ready for its next
caretaker.
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