Indian motorcycles (7 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Color pictorial cover; stapled twice; 8vo; 16pp; illustrated with drawings and b/w photos. A manufacturer's brochure touting the motorcycle and side car for touring the country. With information on construction, attachment of car to bike, comfort, economy of upkeep plus a page dedicated to the Indian Two-Passenger Bus. Catalog is in good condition with a vertical fold, bottom corner chipping and a bit of separation along spine near staples. An uncommon item.…

19 pp. Illustrated. 4to, publisher's illustrated wrappers. First edition. Vertical crease; old retailer's stamp on rear wrapper; some light dampstaining. Tipped-in slip listing 1927 Models and Prices.

4to. 15, [1] pp. Numerous black & white photo illustrations, text diagrams. Self-printed photographic softcovers (slight shelfwear), still NF copy. First edition of this scarce installment of the in-house magazine for Indian Motorcycles, and motorcycle enthusiasts, which features excellent articles such as the second part of an Indian rider's experiences building airfields in North Africa during World War II, as well as an excellent article on the development of the Eliason Motor Toboggan during World War II, featuring an Indian 45 CID engine, featuring a steering wheel cable controlled skis and tubular frame construction, with tread drive. The Indian Motorcycle Co. began as the Hendee Manufacturing Co., and then changed the name to the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Co. in 1928, and went bankrupt in 1953. Eventually Polaris purchased the rights to the name and moved the manufacturing facilities to Minnesota and Iowa, and revived the famed brand.…

4to. 19, [1] pp., plus 4 pp. full colour-illustrated Indian Motorcycle catalogue. Numerous black & white photo illustrations, text diagrams. Self-printed photographic softcovers (slight bumping to lower right corner), still VG copy. First edition of this scarce installment of the in-house magazine for Indian Motorcycles, and motorcycle enthusiasts, which features a nicely printed colour lithograph catalogue of the full line-up of Indian Motorcycles including the "Thirty-Five," "Forty-five," Dispatch-Car, Deluxe Sidecar, Express Sidevan, the Wartime "Three-Forty-Four," and others. The Indian Motorcycle Co. began as the Hendee Manufacturing Co., and then changed the name to the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Co. in 1928, and went bankrupt in 1953. Eventually Polaris purchased the rights to the name and moved the manufacturing facilities to Minnesota and Iowa, and revived the famed brand.…

4to. 19, [1] pp. Red, white & black illustrated section on the the new Indian "74" with sidecar and sidevan; numerous black & white photo illustrations, text diagrams. Self-printed photographic softcovers (slight bumping to lower right corner), still VG copy. First edition of this scarce installment of the in-house magazine for Indian Motorcycles, and motorcycle enthusiasts, which featured details for the U.S. Navy fire fighting motorcycle, as well as the latest models. The Indian Motorcycle Co. began as the Hendee Manufacturing Co., and then changed the name to the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Co. in 1928, and went bankrupt in 1953. Eventually Polaris purchased the rights to the name and moved the manufacturing facilities to Minnesota and Iowa, and revived the famed brand.…

Motorcycle racing and touring culture in the United States documented in photographs created during the 1930s, centered around riders and events connected to Cleveland, Ohio. The images record dirt track and hill climb motorcycle competitions along with long distance road travel undertaken by riders during a formative period in American motorsports when motorcycle clubs, regional competitions, and informal racing circuits helped establish the sport's early culture. The photographs depict racers, machines, and spectators within an environment defined by improvised tracks, steep hill climb courses, and local racing communities that formed around Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles. Alongside racing scenes, the album preserves images of industrial landscapes, small town life, and recreational travel, situating motorcycle sport within the broader social geography of Depression era America. Photograph album containing numerous original black and white photographs mounted on black paper pages, primarily dating to the 1930s. Many images document motorcycle racing events including dirt track competitions and hill climb contests where riders accelerate across loose soil tracks and steep inclines while spectators gather along the course. Several photographs show riders lined up at starting positions wearing leather jackets, jodhpurs, and early racing helmets before the beginning of a race. Other images capture motorcycles leaning sharply through turns as riders extend a leg outward for balance while dust rises from the track. Hill climb scenes show riders attempting near vertical ascents on deeply rutted slopes while crowds line the hillside, with some photographs capturing motorcycles cresting the hill with front wheels raised or losing traction in loose soil. The motorcycles visible include Harley Davidson VL models and Indian Scout and Chief motorcycles, some appearing stripped down for competition with modifications such as reduced fenders, elevated exhaust pipes, and reinforced frames. Several images also record crashes and mechanical failures, including overturned motorcycles and riders thrown from their machines, illustrating the hazards of early motorcycle racing. Interspersed with the racing photographs are images documenting long distance motorcycle travel and everyday life. Several photographs show motorcycles parked along rural roads and at historic sites including Gettysburg Battlefield, where roadside plaques mark Civil War positions, as well as signage identifying the Allegheny Mountains Dividing Ridge Summit. Additional photographs depict industrial landscapes in the American Midwest including factories, steel mills, barns, and small town streetscapes. Leisure images show groups of men and women in swimsuits, candid street scenes, and posed photographs of women in glamorous poses typical of mid twentieth century popular photography. A large group photograph depicts children in swimsuits gathered with an adult instructor at what appears to be a camp setting, while another sequence documents a small town parade with uniformed children, marching groups, and flag bearers passing historic brick storefronts. Album bound in embossed leather covers with gilt title "Photographs," string tied binding. Photographs mounted to black paper pages with some tape mounts and a few loose prints. Minor fading and occasional tape reinforcement visible; covers show light wear. Overall very good condition. The album preserves an extensive visual record of early American motorcycle racing culture and the recreational travel networks that connected riders across the industrial Midwest and beyond during the 1930s.…

Merrill, Samuel L. Antique motorcycle collecting archive. 1970s-mid 1990s. This archive documents the organized preservation of early American motorcycles through the activities of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America and related regional groups, showing how collectors identified, restored, and circulated pre-1916 machines as historical objects. The material establishes the development of a preservation culture that treated early motorcycles as artifacts requiring documentation, mechanical accuracy, and historical interpretation, with particular attention to named machines, organized touring events, and collector networks. Archive comprising photographs, printed publications, and associated material culture, primarily dating from the 1970s through the mid-1990s. The photographic component includes a large-format black-and-white image of 21 riders posed with motorcycles, with manuscript identifications on the verso naming both individuals and machines, including early Harley-Davidson models, a 1912 Indian racer, and a 1915 Excelsior. Additional photographs depict organized touring events, reliability runs, and gatherings centered on antique motorcycles, along with a 1979 Polaroid captioned "Reedley, Calif. C.A.M.A. 1979," showing participants assembled at a California meet. The printed material includes nine issues of The Antique Motorcycle (1982-1997), containing restoration studies, historical essays, and technical discussions of early manufacturers and mechanical practices, alongside a 1978 AMCA membership roster, a 1983 issue of Freewheeling West, and an issue of Evergreen Times from the Pacific Northwest chapter. Two metal plaques issued for California touring and reliability events (1980-1982) record participation in organized runs emphasizing endurance and historical authenticity. The archive falls within the late twentieth-century movement to preserve early industrial and mechanical heritage, when private collectors and clubs established standards for restoration, documentation, and historical classification of vehicles produced before World War I. The presence of named machines, identified riders, and formal publications shows how this network operated through both social gatherings and printed exchange, linking regional chapters to a national collecting community. Light toning and handling to printed materials, minor edge wear to photographs, and mild oxidation to metal plaques; overall very good. A concentrated record of early motorcycle preservation practice, documenting how collectors sustained and interpreted pre-1916 machines within a structured historical framework.…