LOT 1

1943 Indian 30.5ci 741 Scout Frame no. 74134801

Sold for US$8,625 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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A lovely, WWII relic
1943 Indian 30.5ci 741 Scout

The Greenwich Auction|31 May 2026, 10:00 EDT|Greenwich

1943 Indian 30.5ci 741 Scout
Frame no. 74134801

30.5ci Flathead V-Twin
Single Carburetor
15bhp at 4,800rpm
3-Speed Hand-Shifted Manual Transmission
Spring Front Fork and Rigid Tail
2-Wheel Drum Brakes

* A lovely, WWII-era relic
* Subject of an older restoration
* Fresh from long term static display
* Perfect for barnstorming

THE INDIAN 741

A smaller Indian v-twin, the 37ci (600cc) Scout, joined the 61ci (1,000cc) Powerplus in 1920. The newcomer soon gained a deserved reputation for durability: "You can't wear out an Indian Scout" becoming its advertising slogan. Contributing to this longevity was the use of gears for the primary drive rather than the customary chain, and this unusual feature would endure until 1933. A 45ci (750cc) variant was first offered in 1927 and then in April 1928 the 101 Scout appeared featuring a revised 750cc 'flat head' engine in a new, longer-wheelbase frame. This sporting model would prove an immense success for Indian, 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 'keystone' (open) frame and European-style girder forks. During WWII's early years, the Scout was produced for Allied forces in 30.07ci (500cc) and 45ci military versions, designated Models 741 and 640 respectively, before the US Army switched to the ubiquitous Jeep for light transportation.

THE MOTORCYCLE OFFERED

This 741 Scout is an older restoration done to storm the forests of Europe in WWII. Finished in olive drab green, it is complete with white numbered marking—albeit anachronistically presented. The saddle, while currently bare metal, is ready for a burnished leather finish to be stretched across it. The engine, while cleanly presented, has had serial number pad ground clean. The bike has been in-long term, static display in a climate-controlled space and has not been run in several years. Prior to storming the beaches, mechanical recommissioning will be needed.

Less commonly seen than its Harley-Davidson built compatriots, this 741 Scout is a lovely machine that will no doubt provide many happy miles once it is sorted.

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