how many years was the company in buisness? how many different models?where was the company located? is an old warrior model that has ben kept in a dry building for over fifty years worth anything. any and all info welcome and apreciated
2006-09-03 07:03:06 · 6 answers · asked by houdini 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The Indian Motocycle (notice the spelling)company was founded in 1901. They became competitive with Harley in 1903 and introduced their first V twin in 1907. In 1953 they halted all production. in 1999 the Indian under another company came into being (my brother has one). they close under bankruptcy in 2003. On July 20th 2006 they have started manufacturing again with a 2007 model. I hope they stay around this time.
As for your Indian check on eBay and see what comparable Indians are selling for.
2006-09-03 12:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Indian was founded in 1901 They were bought by DuPont in the late 40's and went out of business in the 50'sThey started back up in the late 90's and went bankrupt a couple of years ago right after they introduced their own engine Prior to this they had been using S&S motors that were baseon the Evo motor from Harley The company has found new investors and re opened in 2006 with plans for a release of a production bike in 2007 The new comopany is located in New mexico I beleave the original was in missoruri That old Warrior of your is worth a quite a bit of money to any collector I could not even begin to give you an exact estament but I've Seen old Indians sell in the $30,to $50,000 range
2006-09-03 20:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by bisquedog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indian was formed in 1900. The first bike was a 1901 single. 1907 brought the first v-twin. 1953 was the last year of public production but police production continued to 1955. The last model was a v-twin Chief.
2006-09-04 04:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by caveman_frmc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they started in 1901 and were in bu sines till 1953. after that a few other company(mainly in England) have purchased the rights to the name and put the name on a few models. but the original Indian went out of bu sines in 1953. the mad many many model, scouts, chiefs, 741, 841, Indian 4's etc. and yes if you have an old Indian it is worth money. quite possibly alot of it.
2006-09-04 10:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by mxlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know when they were introduced but the old bike kept in storage for over 50 years should be worth some nice money.
2006-09-03 17:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by tw2251stst 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it was 1901
2006-09-03 17:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by johnjn321 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋