Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1952 Indian Brave. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare Brave!
HISTORY
Following the failure of its range of modern vertical twins, Indian fell into the clutches of the British firm Brockhouse Engineering in 1950. A new enterprise – Indian Sales – was set up to handle the importation of various British makes, while production of the ‘verticals’ and the Chief v-twin was gradually wound down. Complementing the last few remaining ‘real’ Indians was a new model built by Brockhouse in England but not sold in the UK – the Brave. This was a low-budget lightweight powered by a 248cc sidevalve (‘flat head’) single-cylinder engine that eschewed tradition by being built in unit with the three-speed gearbox. To suit the American market, the gear lever went on the left and the foot brake on the right, while the unit was installed in a conventional set of cycle parts consisting of a rigid frame equipped with telescopic front fork. Cycle coaxed a top speed of 68mph out of their on-test Brave in July 1952 and recorded a frugal 82 miles per gallon gas consumption. With a suggested West Coast retail price of $443, the Brave should have been a success, but it seems that the younger riders at whom the bike was aimed (or more probably their parents) preferred the ‘less threatening’ motor scooter. Importation of the Brave ceased in 1953, at which point Indian switched to selling re-badged Royal Enfields. SOURCE: BONHAMS
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Appears to be ORIGNIAL PAINT!!!!!
-3.5X18 front & rear tires.
-Leather driver seat with spring ride.
-Leather passenger pillow/seat.
-Frame mounted tool box.
INTERIOR
MECHANICAL
-248cc single cylinder.
-Moxi Air Filter.
-Keihin carburator.
-Kick start.
-Chain drive.
DISCLOSURE
-Minor chip / imperfections in paint. (See detailed pictures)
-Cracks / hole in passenger seat. (See detailed pictures)
Own this vintage 1952 Indian Brave at wholesale cost. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. Don't do the work yourself, get one finished for roughly half of the cost of building it yourself!
An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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FINANCING:
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DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500 deposit, the vehicle will be held for 7 days pending final payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the 7 day period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles.
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle is very subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver, CO, we would love to meet you in person!
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the transport of your new vehicle. We can handle all shipping arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to protect your investment. We use Central Dispatch and they ensure all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. We can assist with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well as help with the required export/import paperwork. We recommend the following import/export contacts:
• Halmari, in Houston, TX @ 281-984-7235
• Schumacher Global Transport @ 1-800-599-0190
• ADULTS ONLY car shop in Australia (see website)
We specialize in:
1. Vintage trucks and 4x4’s! Pinzgauer, Unimog,
