Overview
This 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster is a very Original Bike!! An amazing, well preserved piece of History!! This is an older restoration, part of the “Jack the Bear” Coonorod Collection. The collection was sold at Mecum Auctions Las Vegas in 2017. This spectacular distinctive riding outfit is a marriage of the Roadmaster model Indian Chief motorcycle and the Goulding Chrome nose sidecar. The Roadmaster was the most comfortable and best equipped touring motorcycle in the world in 1947. This iconic design of power and elegance has been resurrected and defines the look of an Indian today. This great bike has matching numbers.
Check out other bikes in the collection: “Murphy Bike Collection”
Mileage
29,699 on a working odometer.
Paint
This is an Indian Red by Dupont. The paint is of excellent quality and in excellent shape with minimal signs of wear or scratches. It is in need of a good clean and polish.
Sheet Metal
Factory built sheet metal well fit and in excellent shape.
Chrome
Chrome is appropriate and in excellent shape. Could use a coat of Never Dull.
Mechanical
This drive train is in excellent shape. It was serviced by a professional classic motorcycle mechanic just after its purchase at auction. It starts correct and is smooth through the gears
Wheels & Tires
Rims: Nice shape. Painted steel with painted spokes.
Front Tire: Good, somewhat serviceable.
Rear Tire: Good, somewhat serviceable.
Title
Clear Connecticut title
Engine # CDG 6777
Frame # 348 6777
NADA
NADA:
https://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1947/Indian/CHIEF-ROADMASTER-74ci/Values
Excellent $42,635
Very Good $22,595
Good $16,125
Hagerty Value Guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1947-Indian-Chief-Roadmaster
#1 Concours $30,000
#2 Excellent $25,000
#3 Good $22,000
Mecum Auctions:
Sales from $23,500 to $64,500
Accessories
Leather saddle bag (jeweled)
Rear luggage carrier
Crash bars
Spot light
Chum-mee leather seat
