1941 Indian 741B Scout 'Bobber'
Engine no. GDA32229

Collectors' Motorcycles Online|8 July 2021, 13:00 PDT|Los Angeles

1941 Indian 741B Scout 'Bobber'
Engine no. GDA32229

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A smaller Indian v-twin model, the 37ci (600cc) Scout, joined the existing 1-litre Powerplus in 1920, to be followed by a 45ci (750cc) variant in 1927. Introduced in April 1928, the 101 Scout featured a revised 750cc sidevalve engine in a new frame and this sporting machine would prove an immense success for the firm, so much so that its replacement in 1931 by a heavier Chief-framed model was greeted with dismay. Introduced in 1934, the Sport Scout went some way towards retrieving the Scout's reputation, featuring a lighter frame and European-style girder forks. 30.5ci (500cc) and 45ci Scouts, designated Models 741B and 640B respectively, were produced for the Allied forces during WW2's early years before the US Army switched to the ubiquitous Jeep. After WWII, many young soldiers reseponded to a desire of converting their military motorcycle to street-modified machine, mainly being inspired by the hill climb bikes from the 1930s.

The 741B offered has been beautifully converted to a bobber design representing perfectly that post-war enthusiasm for motorcycle design and performance. Having been on display in its recent life, the beautiful machine will need recommissioning before being able to bring smiles and raise thumbs again the road.

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