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

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 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 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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