Lot #45 - 1950 Indian Roadmaster
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Warbirds & Wheels
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Sale Date:30 Mar 2014 ~ 1pm (NZ time)
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Lot #:45
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Lot Description:1950 Indian Roadmaster
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Notes:Leader of the Pack: With its massive skirted fenders, locomotive-like torque, and nearly "last-of-the-breed" heritage, the 1950 Indian Roadmaster is surely one of the most collectable of Indians. Indian suspended production of the v-twin Chief in 1949, concentrating its resources on developing a new range of motorcycles to complete with the British machines that were taking an increasing share of the domestic market. When its new products failed to live up to expectation, Indian re-introduced the Chief in 1950. Its engine has been 'stroked' to 80cu in (1,300cc) and produced 40bhp. A telescopic front fork were an innovation, but the Chief Roadmaster was expensive for the post-war period and in many ways was too heavily linked to the memory of the pre-war days. Evolving over three decades, it was the Chief more than any other Indian motorcycle design that inspired in future generations the merits and quality of the best of yesterday's machines. handsomely finished, the classic Roadmaster will provide comfortable touring for the discerning Indian enthusiast.
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Estimate:NZ$55,000 - 65,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Automobiles & Accessories
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