Lot 106

1941 Indian Four Model 441

From The Leo Schigiel Motorcycle Collection

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SOLD $106,400

Estimate

$100,000 - $130,000| Without Reserve

Chassis

Frame No. 441274

Engine

DDA274B

Car Highlights

One of the Last Great-American Four-Cylinder Motorcycles

Finished in Attractive Cream and Green Paint Scheme

Smooth and Luxurious Alternative to Contemporary V-Twins

Restored by Previous Owner Peter Guldan and Ridden on AMCA Runs

Gorgeous Example of an Iconic and Extremely Desirable Model

Technical Specs

1,265 CC Air-Cooled F-Head Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

Single Schebler Carburetor

Estimated 40 BHP

3-Speed Hand-Shift Manual Gearbox

Front and Rear Drum Brakes

Front Quarter Leaf-Spring Suspension

Rear Plunger-Type Suspension with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

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For half a century, the Indian Motorcycle Company built some of the world’s most admired motorcycles, making the Massachusetts-based manufacturer the largest in the world at one point. Although known for its V-twin models, Indian was also one of the most famous producers of four-cylinder motorcycles, manufacturing the Four from 1928 through 1942.

In 1927, Indian bought the remains of the Ace Motor Corporation and, in doing so, it acquired the designs and tooling of a well-known four-cylinder bike, one that was the fastest in the world in 1920 and conceived by visionary designer William Henderson. These four-cylinder Indians were more luxurious than the contemporary Harley-Davidson V-twins and have become some of the most iconic and collectible American motorcycles of all time.

According to a summary of the motorcycle’s history on file, this example was sold new in Illinois in 1941. It was subsequently sold to an owner in Tennessee in 1959, and later owned by Leo’s Cycles Sales, a famous motorcycle shop in Memphis. It was also previously owned and meticulously restored by collector Peter Guldan of Memphis and ridden frequently by him on AMCA road runs. Finished in an attractive cream and green paint scheme, this four-cylinder Indian 441 would be an outstanding addition to any serious collection of American motorcycles.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number. Please also note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may require mechanical attention prior to road use.

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