indian motorcycle books

A Century of Indian
By Ed Youngblood and the Motorcycle hall of Museum, MBI Publishing. This catalog is a visual history for an exhibition of 100 years of Indian motorcycles that is being held at the museum until December 2002. Beautiful photographs depict the bikes in the exhibition, including rare examples and racing models, along with Indian memorabilia and advertisements. Interspersed with the photos is a concise history of the company and its products. Featured is the unedited speech given by George Hendee, co-founder of Indian, to a rotary club in 1931. This fascinating address gives a firsthand look into the early days of the company. Hardcover 10"x 10", 140pg
Order Number #133374AP $39.95

The Classic Indian Motorcycle
By John Carroll, Subtitled: A History of the Marque 1901 to 1953. what made (and still makes) the Indian motorcycle legendary. F cycle's first inception in 1901 to the smoke it left behind that still bike designs today, this book tells all. A lot of book at a great, low price! Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 10-1/2", 112pg
Order Number #SAL-IND $Ask

Harley-Davidson and Indian Wars
By Allan Girdler. From the early days of the motorcycle Harley-Davidson and Indian battled for control of the American market. The two makers continuously introduced new technology, forcing each other back to the drawing board time and again. Harley-Davidson ultimately prevailed with Indian's demise in the early 1950s, Follow along as Allan Girdler takes you on a colorful tour through the competitive histories of these legendary American motorcycle manufacturers.
Paperback, 10"x 10", 180pg
Order Number #134975AP $24.95
Hardcover, 10"x 10", 180pg
Order Number #124427AP $Ask

Indian
By Garry Stewart with John Carroll. This beautiful collection of color photographs captures the Indians from the early leather belt drive single cylinder bikes to the massive V-twins of the 1 950s. The all-American Indians with their sweeping fenders and legendary racing record live on in this vivid color tribute. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 128pg.
Order Number #120138AE $Ask

Indian Motorcycle Photographic History
By Jerry Hatfield. All models from the earliest motorcycles through the renowned Scouts and Chiefs, with captions that tell the glorious history of the models plus important dates, specifications and options. Featherweights, Prince racers, Scout Pony & Junior Scout, military models, Arrows, Warriors, the Indian Ace and other fabulous fours, right into the age of Indian imports. Paperback, 8"x 10-1/2", 240pg
Order Number #119046AP $Ask

Indian Motorcycles
By Buzz Kanter. Follow Indian through the early singles and twins and into the age of the Scouts, Chiefs, Fours, and Indian's classic racers, from the early 1 900's through the end of the line in '53. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 96pg
Order Number #119001AP $Ask

Rebuilding the Indian
By Fred Haefele. Subtitled: A Memoir. Haefele tackles the restoration of a “basket case" 19,41 Indian Chief motorcycle with limited mechanical skills, a bud t that relies heavily on a Visa Gold card, and a cast of local experts. Haefele writes with poetic ease about rebuilding this beautiful machine. Paperback, 6"x 9", 210pg
Order Number #HP-RTIS $Ask

Indian Scout
By Jerry Hatfield. From 1920 to 1949, Scouts and Sports Scouts, renowned for their handling and low center of gravity, were the the motorcycles of choice among motorcycle enthusiasts heading for race track. Likewise, the Scout - and to a lesser extent, the vertical-engine Super Scout - have since come to be regarded as classic American road bikes of the period. This history book brings both race and road bikes to life with a blend of archival images and modern color photography of restored bikes. Included are first-person accounts of legendary riders like Boddy Hill and Ed Kretz (whom raced for peanuts at local dirt tracks on Sundays). Paperback, 8-1/4"x10-3/4", 128pg.
Order Number #131578AP $22.95

Indian motorcycle manuals

Indian Parts Catalog 1936-42
A high quality reproduction of the largest pans catalog in Indian's history. 180 pages covering all models from 1936-42, hundreds of pictures and thousands of part numbers make this extensive catalog invaluable to individuals and dealers alike. Paperback, 8-1/2"x 11", 180pg
Order Number #113395C $Ask

Indian Parts Catalog 1944-48
80pg.
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