Post Listing Update: This Roadmaster did not meet reserve with bidding stalling at $22,200.
It’s almost the end of the line. The original Indian Motorcycle Company built their last motorcycle in 1953 and all of those were built from parts left over from the ‘52s.
The ‘52 featured a 1,300cc (80 CID) motor driven through a clunky (non-synchromesh) 3 speed transmission. All ‘52’s were right hand shifted with a (left) toe clutch arrangement. The bike had full hydraulic front suspension and a ‘plunger’ type rear.
This Chieftan is a particularly good looking survivor. According to the ad, the last time it ran was in 2000 so it will need some service. Find this Roadmaster for sale in Chatsworth, California with bidding up to $22,100 and the reserve not yet met or a ‘Buy It Now’ price of $34,000 here on eBay.
A rare bike from a glorious marque. Nobody knows exactly how many Indians were made in the 1950s, but by 1951 the Chief was the only model left in production, and not many were made. All production ceased in 1953. This 1951 had a 1300cc (79 cid) V twin side…
The Indian Chief had three model lines - the Clubman, the Sportsman, and the top of the line Roadmaster. The Roadmaster (which Polaris has brought back) was the full touring option, which came with extra chrome, a Sport windshield, twin spotlights, saddlebags, and Indian's "Chum-Me" seat which allowed you to…
12-21-17 Update: Another 2 years later, this bike has apparently made its way to a dealership which is now offering it at a significant discount - find it with a Buy It Now of $5,999 or best offer here on eBay. 12-18 Update: Over a year later, reader Tom D.…
