The well -known Chief of Indian, within the Custom world, has become a true banner of the brand throughout its more than 100 years of history. So finding a totally restored 1947 copy and in a collection state, can become full ecstasy for those lovers of such an emblematic model within the bosom of the American firm.
Indian Chief of 1947 in detail
This 1947 Chief is one of the 11,849 copies that the brand dispatch that same season. Apparently, the mandamases of the brand of that time were convinced to disappear the Chief model and acronym of the Indian catalog. Under his point of view, the model had been outdated. That is why the following two seasons became called “348”, to return to the brand’s offer again in 1950.
According to the official data that Indian approved in 1947, the Chief Cubicaba 1,212 cc and declared a maximum power of 40 hp. Its lateral valve system was one of the main reasons that made the model disappear during the next two seasons, to return at the beginning of the new decade using the same technology, although with an increase in displacement to 1,300 cc.
The specimen that concerns us today, in the words of its current owner, is a “Indian Chief of 1947 totally renewed, coincident numbers, freshly rebuilt engine, transmission, carburetor, tattle Tell velocimeter, suspension, paint, generator. It continues to have a 6 -volt system that loads very well.”
It also clarifies that after the complete restoration that has been carried out on it, it is “Freshly released, according to the book, with just 900 miles. Newly reviewed, ready to roll. Seat renewed by Heather’s Leathers, as well as the fenders. All the dresser ornaments have been recruited or reprimanded, except the Odel stars in the fender, which are original, but are in excellent conditions.”
“The collectors have been covered by Jet Hot. Unity points, Motolamp lighthouse, central easel. The clutch and brake pedals are marks atlas of the 30s and 40s. They are much more positive than the factory pedals. According to the tattle tale accountckilometers, I took it to about 105 km/h with sufficient acceleration.”
Concludes: “Handlebar fists, starting pedal, defenses and bumper us. Pohfinder front fender tip. The goat leg is from a 1948 chief because it is much firmer and more robust. I have the original goat leg of 47. Hollywood bar on the handlebar.” This dream motorcycle, recently published by Bike Urius companions, is currently for sale, in auction mode, in the famous EBAY advertisements.
In turn, the motorcycle is registered in the city of Alexander, Arkansas, United States And at the present time of the bid the maximum offer that has been offered is $ 25,000, although its current owner accepts a final figure for it of $ 32,000 Something more than 28,000 euros to the current change. More information and details by clicking on this link.
