c1928 Indian 'Grass Tracker' 1000cc

c1928 Indian 'Grass Tracker' 1000cc

 Formidable, trophy-winning, Indian V-twin racer built from parts.

  • ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    UNREGISTERED

SUMMARY

 Formidable, trophy-winning, Indian V-twin racer built from parts.

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 3½ HP 498cc 'Model A' and the 5HP 684cc 'Model B'
  • This 'grass track' racer was built in the 1970/80s by well known Indian enthusiast, Alf Tindell, and ridden by Alf's son Graham during the 1980s and 1990s
  • Based on a c1928 Indian speedway/grass track racing frame, still retaining its identifiable steering damper and rear mudguard brackets
  • Fitted with a c1928 direct-drive 1000cc 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 c1912, 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

SPECIFICATION

Make
INDIAN
Model
GRASS TRACKER
Registration Number
UNREGISTERED
Frame Number
Not Seen
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
Not Seen

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Consignor

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