Vehicle Description
Outstanding restoration to high standards using all original Chief
components!� Completed in California by former Indian
Motorcycle�enthusiast for show purposes, and museum kept ever
since!� Only 215 test�miles on the odometer!� Gorgeous example
with�number matching engine & chassis!� A wonderful investment for
classic motorcycle collectors!� AACA National 1st Place Award
winner.� Indian Motorcycles were produced from 1901 through 1953,
and supplied enthusiasts all different varieties of motorcycles to
choose from over the years. They even supplied thousands of units
during wartime efforts, and police units nationally. They became
the largest manufacture of motorcycles by 1910, with a reputation
for their reliability and durability. The larger V-twin powered
Chief was introducing in 1922 and produced until Indian's closing
in 1953. By the start of WWII, the Chief had adopted a fully sprung
frame, a feature not offered by their most formidable competitor,
Harley Davidson. In addition to skirted fender and upgraded front
brake, their powerful engines were capable of pushing these bikes
to a comfortable top speed of 85 mph! We are pleased to offer this
beautifully restored 1947 Indian Chief Motorcycle finished in
Indian Red with Tan leather seat with removable tassels. It
features its original and fully rebuilt 74ci engine & transmission
fitted with reverse shift controls for easier operation by all
vintage motorcycle riders. Features include 26" chrome wire spoke
wheels wrapped in Coker whitewall 4-ply Nylon 5.00-16 tires, chrome
luggage rack on rear fender, Moto Lamp headlamp & lense,
Corbin/Indian Speedometer, amp meter, L&L Manufacturing Co
carburetor, and Indian battery case for visual authenticity. This
example hails from La Cresenta of southern California where it was
fully restored to high standards with show worthy standards in mind
in approximately 2001. It continues to retain its original 1947
engine stamped CDG2805 and chassis stamped 3472805. After
restoration, this particular example was said to have been ridden
only briefly to ensure it was in proper operation, and then parked
indoors at the home of the proud owner as a showpiece. It later
traded hands in 2014 to a museum based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
where it continued to be a wonderful conversation piece. Upon
arrival to St. Louis, we elected to put this stunning bike back to
street worthy capability. This only involved changing the oil,
adding fuel to the long empty fuel tank, installing a fresh
battery, replacing the carburetor float, checking the
plugs/points/timing specs, then giving it a few kicks! It runs
exceptionally well, and we added only 1 mile to the odometer which
now only displays 215 miles today! It is a remarkably shape example
that will come an AACA National 1st Place Award from 2001,�three
Basco�ignition keys, and the 1947 California yellow plate currently
attached. Please feel free to call with questions and be sure to
watch the video included by clicking the tab above.
