'47 Indian - Steal of a Deal
Several years back, I picked up a fully restored ` 1947 Indian Chie f. I wanted an 'original' to go with my modern Indian Bikes. Since then I've had folks asking me if I was interested in this one or that one and the answer was always 'no.' As awesome as they are, they are TINY to me and not something I'd ever ride for a long distance. I came close to buying a replica '39 from Kiwi Indian Motorcycle but just couldn't make myself do it. I don't ride the '47 so why would I buy the '39? Now, if someone gave me an old one or I came across a killer deal; I'm in. Several years ago I provided a loan and as collateral I received a title to a '47 Indian bobber. I was told the value was $37k since it was completely restored. I was also told that was what was paid for it; which seemed a lil high to me. I've since asked about that and was told by one person it was $37k another told me mid 20s. Either way I had an idea on the value...