RARE AND ORIGINAL 1927 INDIAN SCOUT

Description

1927 Indian Scout

The Indian Scout is a motorcycle built by the Indian Motorcycle Company from 1920 to 1949. It rivaled the Chief as Indian's most important model. The 101 Scout, ade from 1928 to 1931, as been called the best motorcycle Indian ever made. A second line of Scouts, ith lighter frames and reduced engine displacement, as introduced in 1932 alongside the Standard Scout, hich replaced the 101 Scout and shared its frame with the Chief and the Four. The small-displacement Scout and the Sport Scout, ntroduced in 1934, ere continued until the end of civilian production in 1942. Military versions of both models were used by US and other Allied forces during World War II.

Apart from fifty examples of the 648, special racing version of the Sport Scout, he Scout was not continued after World War II. In 1949 an all-new motorcycle, ith an overhead valve straight-twin engine, as called the Scout; it was enlarged and renamed the Warrior in 1950.

The first Scouts (1920–1927)

Designed by Charles B. Franklin the Scout was introduced in October 1919 as a 1920 model. The Scout had a V-twin engine with its transmission bolted to the engine casing he Scout engine initially displaced 606cc (37cuin). The engine size was increased to 745cc (45cuin) in 1927 in response to the popularity of the Excelsior Super X. In early 1928, front brake was added to the Scout.

A Unique Opportunity, ur 1927 Indian Scout

This 1927 Scout is purported to have a unique history having left the factory for use in public service by the State of Maine. The original government olive green finish still stands today on this unmolested cycle yet upon close inspection you can detect that this Scout could have been commissioned by the State at the factory. While spending most of its life in the Pine Tree State it at one time was auctioned at the Owls Head Transportation Museum spending several years in nearby Massachusetts before coming to New Hampshire. It features both the customary magneto more typical of non civilian cycles along with the factory generator. There are also numerous other options to include the optional tandem seat, ront license plate bracket, peedometer and more. It is unmolested in every aspect yet ran perfectly before being placed in static display in our collection. The sale of this early scout represents a wonderful opportunity for a collector to acquire a wonderful piece of Indian Motorcycle History. Go to this link to enjoy an abundance of detailed photo’s. https://www.flickr.com/gp/113611455@N07/2J2ipx/ Questions? Please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

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