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Listing # 90327
| Listing Format: | Fixed Price |
| Price per item: | Buy Now for $75,000.00 |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Closes: | Auction is closed |
| Location: | Perris, Ca |
| Started : | 5/22/2017 4:59:16 AM |
| Ended: | 6/21/2017 4:59:16 AM |
| Seller: |
Starklite
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1953 Indian Chief
Black - 80ci engine complete rebuilt - Matching Engine & Frame Numbers
This is the most unique 1953 Indian Chief in the world!
The Frame & Crankcase was purchased by Bob Stark in 1964. For the next 30 years Bob went on a quest to find New Old Stock Parts to assemble the bike with.
There are so many NOS parts on this bike that it is virtually a brand new Indian Chief! We have not started the bike yet, since we consider it new. However, when sold we can get the bike running for no additional charge. Or you can keep it as a New Indian Chief.
If you are looking for that unique Chief for your collection, and the provenance of a professional restoration, look no further. This bike has been featured in numerous publications where Bob Stark spoke about the difficulty of finding the NOS parts, and his passion towards completing this one of a kind motorcycle.
1953 Indian Chief For Sale - Restored from New Old Stock Parts
This bike took 30 years of one mans passion to assemble.
In 1964 Bob Stark purchased the frame and motorcases. Starting a bike restoration with so few pieces seemed daunting. However, what he decided to do is incredible. He spent 30 years researching, locating, and obtaining New Old Stock parts to complete the restoration of this 1953 Indian Chief.
A bike can be restored many times, but it can only be considered new one time. This bike is the closest that can ever be obtained to factory new. We unwrapped parts from original factory wrapping, cleaned them up and installed them on this one of a kind motorcycle.
This bike has been completely restored and assembled by Bob Stark, Owner of Starklite Cycle. It is ready to ride. (Although if you do ride the bike we would recommend changing the tires to a new tire instead of the original Dunlops that are currently on the bike). This bike is probably the only New Old Stock 1953 Indian Chief in the world!
We have not started the bike. When the bike is sold we will give the winning bidder the option to have us start this New Old Stock Bike, or keep it as a showpiece.
Partial Listing of New (Original) Parts:
Seat
Seat Rail
Headlight
Fenderlight
Dunlop Tires
Handlebars
etc.
Color: Black
Engine: Indian 80 Cubic Inch with compensator sprocket and clutch brake
Transmission: Indian Three Speed
Engine #CS61145
Frame #CS61145
Video: A link to Bob Stark talking about this remarkable restoration.
Documentation: We have the original Bill of Sale and California title from 1964 when we purchased the bike showing the matching engine and frame numbers.
One like this will probably never come around again in our lifetimes.
Shipping:
Starklite Cycle can arrange shipping of this bike world wide. We can crate the bike for an additional fee and handle all export paperwork, or all domestic shipping paperwork. Contact us if you have any questions.
Sold with a clear California Title / Registration
$75,000-
For more information on purchasing this bike:
Call Gary - 951-968-3070
or email gary@starklite.com
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