Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 6
1940 Indian Sport Scout Frame no. 640171 Engine no. FD0171
Sold for US$23,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 6
1940 Indian Sport Scout Frame no. 640171 Engine no. FD0171
1940 Indian Sport Scout
Frame no. 640171
Engine no. FD0171
Frame no. 640171
Engine no. FD0171
Previewing in Bedford Hills, New York by appointment. Please contact [email protected] for scheduling.
Now legendary the world over, the smaller V-twin Indian model called the Scout joined the existing 1-liter Powerplus back in 1920. Later, in 1934, a Sport variant with a 750cc (45ci) motor was introduced which, in modified form, brought Indian most of its race victories and in stock form proved very popular with civilian riders.
Like the Chief, the Scout of this period was outfitted with voluptuous skirted fenders and balloon tires that gave a distinct style. In 1941 plunger rear suspension was added to arrive at what was listed in the brochures as a "dual action" chassis. In 1942 a few civilian models were made before the factory was turned over to military production for the war effort. But after the Second World War no Sport Scouts were produced, making the skirted Scout much rarer than its Chief counterpart.
The early history of this example is not documented, but it shows today as a nicely presented machine with an older restoration and a high-quality custom paintjob. With its long, skirted fenders and big, split tank offering plenty of canvas, the artistry of the painter who did the work on this machine is evident in the gradient yellow to blue scheme that is present across the cycle. If that weren't enough, the hand painted Indian logo on either side of the tank is the cherry on top. A tasseled and studded saddle nicely compliments the paintwork. A few nicks are present on the transmission cover and ends of the fenders, oxidation is evident on the aluminum gauge cluster surround. On long term static display, mechanical recommissioning is recommended prior to active use.
Now legendary the world over, the smaller V-twin Indian model called the Scout joined the existing 1-liter Powerplus back in 1920. Later, in 1934, a Sport variant with a 750cc (45ci) motor was introduced which, in modified form, brought Indian most of its race victories and in stock form proved very popular with civilian riders.
Like the Chief, the Scout of this period was outfitted with voluptuous skirted fenders and balloon tires that gave a distinct style. In 1941 plunger rear suspension was added to arrive at what was listed in the brochures as a "dual action" chassis. In 1942 a few civilian models were made before the factory was turned over to military production for the war effort. But after the Second World War no Sport Scouts were produced, making the skirted Scout much rarer than its Chief counterpart.
The early history of this example is not documented, but it shows today as a nicely presented machine with an older restoration and a high-quality custom paintjob. With its long, skirted fenders and big, split tank offering plenty of canvas, the artistry of the painter who did the work on this machine is evident in the gradient yellow to blue scheme that is present across the cycle. If that weren't enough, the hand painted Indian logo on either side of the tank is the cherry on top. A tasseled and studded saddle nicely compliments the paintwork. A few nicks are present on the transmission cover and ends of the fenders, oxidation is evident on the aluminum gauge cluster surround. On long term static display, mechanical recommissioning is recommended prior to active use.
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