Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025 on Sunday the 20th of July, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
The Indian Company was formed in 1901 and by 1913 were the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, producing some 35, 000 machines
1915 saw the introduction of the 3½bhp 498cc 'Model A' and the 5bhp 684cc 'Model B'
This 'grass track' racer was built in the 1970/ 1980s by well known Indian enthusiast, Alf Tindell and ridden by Alf's son, Graham, during the 1980s and 1990s
Based on a c. 1928 Indian speedway/ grass track racing frame, still retaining its identifiable steering damper and rear mudguard brackets
Fitted with a c. 1928 direct-drive 1, 000cc Powerplus V-twin engine that suffered a cylinder issue in the 1980s. The cylinder heads were subsequently replaced by 1940s Indian Chief examples
The original barrels included in the sale
Indian forks are c. 1912, Indian clutch, a Schebler DLX carburettor and Douglas rear hub
Fitted with coil ignition and Pilgrim oil pump with original hand pump still present for 'extra oil when required'
Presented in running order
Featured in the Indian Owners Club magazine in 2016 and The Classic Motorcycle in January 2025, copies included
Complete with two trophies from 1994 and 1995, as pictured
Great opportunity to own a piece of Indian grass track history
Not road-registered - if the new owner wishes to register the bike, it will be their responsibility
