JERRY HATFIELD
Acknowledgments
1. Many Indans but no chiefs 1901-1920
2. Chiefs of the Roaring Twenties 1921-1929
3. Bottoming out and climbing back 1930-1934
4. Better Roads mean faster riding 1935-1936
5. Mixed results 1937-1939
6. Looks to kill for 1940-1942
7. Dradted 1942-1945
8. Last of the wigwam chiefs 1946-1948
9. The teilight years 1949-1953
10. Indian fun
Appendix. Colors and other finishing details index.
Indian was left with an interesting problem following introduction of the revolutionary Scout un 1920 what to do for an encore after introducing the perfect motorcycle? In classic American fashion, Indian figured that if the Scout was perfect with a 37 -cubic-inch engine, it would be even more perfect at 61 cubic inches. Thus was created one of the most elegant and sought-after motocycles af all time: the Indian Chief.
Indian Chief Motorcycles 1922-1953 is the first book devolted solely to Indian´s legendary big twins. Drawing on original sources-including the papers of one-time Indian President E. Paul du Pont and the recollections of Indian factory personnel, dealers, and racers -wel- known chronicler of the marque Jerry Hatfield presents the complete histoory of the Chief. This lively and detailed story is illustrated with 40 black and white histprical images and 80 color photos of original and correctly restored Chiefs tha capture the unique Indian style and show the details that are indispensable for restorers and admirers of Intian´s big twin.
Hatfield is also the author of illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer´s Guide, Indian Motorcycle Photographic History, and Indian Motorcycles, all published by Motorbooks International.
