Steve McQueen Indian Motorcycle On Bonhams Auction

1914 Old Indian Model F Council motorcycle track that belonged to the legendary Hollywood actor Steve McQueen will be on sale by Bonhams at the International Exhibition of classic motorcycle Stafford, United Kingdom, Sunday, April 28.

Indian co-founders were George M. Hendee and Carl Oscar Hedstrom. In the absence of a clutch, throttle and brakes, motorcycles board track race were push-started and run hard until the end of the race when the pilot shut down the magnet to stop the motor. Although rudimentary, but could reach 100 mph.

This plate-Track Racer 4 hp is powered by indium 30.5ci (500 cc) after intake valve geared escape. It is equipped with a clutch, although it seems to be ineffective. The chassis type loop classic in India, but with a different geometry of the Roadster, the fork angle to be stronger and shorter wheelbase. This effectively moves fork angle changed the engine near the front wheel, thus improving handling and stability at high speeds.

Restored by the brand specialist Stephen Wright, the 1914 India was once owned by the driver and actor, the late Steve McQueen. The machine was purchased for Bonhams Carmel, California in May 2010 and has since been part of a private collection.

1914 Indian F Model Racing Board is expected to report $ 43,000 when it goes on auction at Bonhams.