Build Year: 1944
Make: Indian
Model: Chief 1200cc
Body Type: Motorcycle
Odometer: 77370 Miles Showing
VIN / Chassis No: 344 1313
Engine Number: CDD1911
Being offered UNRESERVED.
Original Military issued Indian with history!
Built in 1944 this Indian 344B Chief was delivered new to the Australian Army and beard the registration number 92090. Through the lend lease system Indian’s were supplied to the military forces but as the war was nearing its end some units didn’t see active duty and where sold off to other government agencies like Police departments etc. This example has undergone a quality restoration which has included new crankshaft pins, bearings, shaft and housing, camshaft bushes & pins, oil pump gears and gaskets, reconditioned distributor, gearbox gears, bearings and seals, clutch plates, primary chain & seals, reconditioned carburetor, reconditioned autolite generator and cut out, wheel bearing seal & spacer, brake linings, drums machined, new wiring throughout and recondition Corbin speedo. During the restoration much attention to detail was taken into consideration and has had correct Indian parts used including, NOS Amp gauge, NOS ignition switch, motor lamp headlight, Indian horn, Autolite generator, AND Period tyres, blackout lights, distributor shield, air filter and fuel filter.
This is an exemplary example that is sue to impress the vintage motorcycle fanatics.
This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035, Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Jason Todd 0400 321 919.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. Please check photos carefully for vehicle condition. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval.JUN04
