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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- c.1928 Indian 'Grass Tracker' 1,000cc
c.1928 Indian 'Grass Tracker' 1,000cc
Lot Number: 542
c.1928 Indian 'Grass Tracker' 1,000cc
Formidable, trophy-winning, magazine-featured Indian T-twin racer built from parts. Based on a c.1928 Indian speedway/grass track racing frame and fitted with a c.1928 direct-drive 1,000cc Powerplus V-twin engine. In running order but not road-registered.
- ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Formidable, trophy-winning, magazine-featured Indian T-twin racer built from parts. Based on a c.1928 Indian speedway/grass track racing frame and fitted with a c.1928 direct-drive 1,000cc Powerplus V-twin engine. In running order but not road-registered.
DESCRIPTION
- The Indian Company was formed in 1901 and by 1913 were the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, producing some 35,000 machines
- 1915 saw the introduction of the 3½bhp 498cc 'Model A' and the 5bhp 684cc 'Model B'
- This 'grass track' racer was built in the 1970/1980s by well known Indian enthusiast, Alf Tindell and ridden by Alf's son, Graham, during the 1980s and 1990s
- Based on a c.1928 Indian speedway/grass track racing frame, still retaining its identifiable steering damper and rear mudguard brackets
- Fitted with a c.1928 direct-drive 1,000cc Powerplus V-twin engine that suffered a cylinder issue in the 1980s. The cylinder heads were subsequently replaced by 1940s Indian Chief examples
- The original barrels included in the sale
- Indian forks are c.1912, Indian clutch, a Schebler DLX carburettor and Douglas rear hub
- Fitted with coil ignition and Pilgrim oil pump with original hand pump still present for 'extra oil when required'
- Presented in running order
- Featured in the Indian Owners Club magazine in 2016 and The Classic Motorcycle in January 2025, copies included
- Complete with two trophies from 1994 and 1995, as pictured
- Great opportunity to own a piece of Indian grass track history
- Not road-registered - if the new owner wishes to register the bike, it will be their responsibility
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 542
- Make
- INDIAN
- Model
- GRASS TRACKER
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- Not Seen
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- Not Seen
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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