America’s oldest motorcycle brand, the company was founded as the Hendee Manufacturing Company by George M. Hendee and Carl Oscar Hedstrom in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, two years before Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
During World War II, Chiefs served as military couriers and scout transports.
Manufacturer:
Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company
Model:
345 “Chief”
Chassis Number:
345806
Engine Number:
CDA387
Engine:
74 cubic inch flathead V-Twin
Drive:
Hand-shifted three speed, with foot-operated clutch
Number Built:
33,000 during World War II (All Indian models)