Indian Chief, 1920s

Country: USA

Number: 151.

Description

The Chief was made from 1922 to 1953. The Scout and Chief V-twins, introduced in the early 1920s, became the Springfield firm's most successful models. Designed by Charles B. Franklin, the middleweight Scout and the larger Chief shared a 42-degree V-twin engine layout. Both models gained a reputation for strength and reliability.

The first 1922 model Chief had a 1000cc (61 CI) engine based on that of the Powerplus; a year later the engine was enlarged to 1,200 cc (73 cubic inches). Numerous improvements were made over the years, including adoption of a front brake in 1928.

Owner: Kelleher