Indian Motorcycles - Hardcover

Hatfield, Jerry; Halberstadt, Hans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760300887 ISBN 13: 9780760300886

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 1996

Synopsis

200 color photos capture the brilliant paint and swooping fenders of restored and original Indian motorcycles. Traces the entire history of all Indian models, the Chiefs, Scouts, thirty-fifty Four and the Arrow.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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 were handsome, dependable, good handling and, in the right hands, plenty fast.

Indian Motorcycles recounts the fascinating history of the marque from the bicycle-racer beginnings of founders George Hendee 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 Indian historian Jerry Hatfield discusses all the great models, including the Scout, Chief, and Four, as well as the men that designed, engineered, raced, and rode the Iron Redskin.

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.

About the Author:

Jerry Hatfield is a long-time Indian enthusiast and the author of numerous motorcycle histories including Illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide, Indian Scout, and Indian Motorcycle Restoration Guide.

Hans Halberstadt is a freelance writer and photographer and a fan of all things mechanical. He is the author of several titles including War Stories of the Green Berets and Battle Rattle: The Stuff a Soldier Carries.

 

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0760300887
• ISBN 13: 9780760300886
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160