Summary
The Museum's Indian motor cycle is a 1923 Scout bought new in Adelaide. This machine had only one owner before being acquired for restoration. It was purchased by the Museum in 1986. With a 600cc side-valve V-twin engine and three-speed gearbox, it was capable of a top speed of 69 m.p.h (110 km/h).
Physical Description
Red motor cycle with yellow lettering and detail on tank. Red front and rear fenders. Single round headlight and taillight. Brown leather seat. 600cc side-valve V-twin engine and three-speed gearbox. Metal tag on front fender.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Hendee Manufacturing Co, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1923
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Agent
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Place Used
Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia, circa 1923-1940s
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Restorer
Mr Don Parkinson, Henley Beach, Greater Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, circa 1975-1985
The motorcycle was restored by Don Parkinson of Henley Beach, South Australia, from whom it was subsequently acquired by the Museum of Victoria. -
Inscriptions
On tank: 'Indian'.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2150 mm (Length), 720 mm (Width), 900 mm (Height), 166 kg (Weight)
Weight includes stillage
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