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A smaller Indian v-twin model, the 37ci (600cc) Scout, joined the existing 61ci (1,000cc) Powerplus twin for 1920. In a somewhat unusual departure, this new smaller Indian twin featured primary drive by helical gears, rather than the more usual chain, and soon gained a reputation for indestructibility: 'You can't wear out an Indian Scout,' the company's advertising declared. In other respects the 'flat head' v-twin motor followed the successful Powerplus formula. Detachable cylinder heads were the Scout's big news for 1925 and two years later a 45ci (750cc) variant arrived, to be followed in April 1928 by the 101 Scout. The latter featured a revised 750cc engine in a new, longer-wheelbase frame, and this medium-weight sports model would prove an immense success for the Springfield firm, so much so that its replacement in 1931 by a heavier Chief-framed model was greeted with dismay.

This 1926 Indian Scout is fitted with an overhead-valve Crocker-type conversion, making it a rare beast indeed. A successful enduro racer on Thor motorcycles, Albert G Crocker took over the Denver Indian agency in 1913. He moved on to manage the Indian branch office in Kansas City before finally settling in Los Angeles, California in 1928 as agent for the Springfield manufacturer. Aided by gifted engineer Paul 'P A' Bigsby, Al Crocker moved into motorcycle manufacture in stages, starting out in 1931 making speedway frames to accept the 45ci (750cc) Indian Scout v-twin engine. An overhead-valve conversion kit for the Scout soon followed, but after more than a year of competition, during which the OHV v-twin speedway racer achieved a measure of success, Crocker was forced to recognise that a single-cylinder engine made more sense for dirt use.

Offered from an overseas collection; The private vendor advises us that the machine is running condition, per the video clip viewable on the Bonhams web site, and was last ridden (around the block) in June 2026. The private vendor advises us that the motorcycle has been rebuilt with all new valves and pistons. Other noteworthy features, include a rebuilt Splitdorf magneto and re-laced wheels, shod with new tyres. There are no documents with this Lot.

Following a short period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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