Friday, September 12, 2014

the Indian


Here's another shot from the recent America Days event in Amboise.  While there were lots of Harleys to choose from, I decided to go with the other American classic motorcycle, the Indian, for today's post.

If you want to see a wonderful film featuring one of these machines as well as Anthony Hopkins, I recommend you watch the film The World's Fastest Indian (2005).

15 comments:

  1. Despite their success, the original Indian Motorcycle Co went out of business during the fifties, though other manufacturers have used the name and capitalised on the history and traditions. Wherever it was made and whoever made it that's one beautiful bike though.

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    1. They are beautiful pieces of machinery. And, according to Wiki, they're being made again. Take a look here

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  2. Wow, that's fantastic both the picture and the bike. Have a good weekend.

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  3. My dad had an Indian. This one seems to be in mint condition.

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    1. "Had". I guess that means you're not going to get it. I can't image what they must cost now.

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  4. My dad had one -- had a piece of his right ear missing where he dumped it and slid across the road on his ear. EPS

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  5. Oh dear. my frivolous comment seems inappropriate after reading the above one. Love the red Indian.

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    1. Not in my world. All comments are welcome here.

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  6. There must be power inside!
    Beautiful detail !

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  7. Fantastic detail here and in last post Stuart.

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