The Indian 1901-1978: The History of a Classic American Motorcycle

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Check out this in depth history and guide to one of Americas oldest and most popular motorcycle manufactuer! As the dominant manufacturer for the first two decades of this century, the Indian Motorcycle Company is a staple in the history of American motorcycling. Because of this, Springfield, Massachusetts was at the hub of the international motorcycle scene. Between 1900 and 1917, when the United States entered World War I, about 150 domestic motorcycle companies came and went. Little more than a dozen remained in business following the war, and after the great depression of the 1930s only two American manufacturers had survived Indian and Harley-Davidson. This definitive chronicle of America's first motorcycle is an essential for any cycle aficionado. It features concise hardware histories of every model produced by the Indian Motorcycle Company from 1901 to the mid-1950s, when the company ceased production. Also included, is a unique color directory of the great motorcycles built by the celebrated Indian Motorcycle Company. Arranged chronologically, this superb reference work features special commissioned color photographs of all the landmark models that you won't want to miss! Review: Nice book - arrived quickly and in great condition. Have only thumbed through it and are looking forward to reading it proper. Looks to be lots of colour illustrations and all the technical specifications on every model as well as a couple of pages of text too. Looks like a good read and also a good reference book to have on the shelf after that. Review: Lovely book - A lovely book, just as described and arrived on time and in perfect condition. My husband was very pleased with his Christmas gift.