(Sila klik TRANSLATOR untuk bahasa pilihan anda) 27 Dec 2011 : THIS rusty contraption looks as if it ought to be at a scrap yard, but it actually one of the world's most sought-after motorbikes and is expected to fetch £50,000 at auction. The 1906 Indian Camelback was one of the first two-wheeled motorised machines and is is extremely desirable to collectors. Only 1,698 were made that year and this example is one of few remaining and enthusiasts are particularly keen on it because of its "unrestored" state.
It was owned by the du Pont family, which bought the "Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company" that built it, and this cycle was last ridden in the 1970s. The Indian cycles were the great rivals of Harley-Davidson, but the company eventually went bankrupt in 1953. The surprisingly speedy bicycle was equipped with a single cylinder and 2.25 horse power, but might have reached speeds of 30 mph.
It was owned by the du Pont family, which bought the "Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company" that built it, and this cycle was last ridden in the 1970s. The Indian cycles were the great rivals of Harley-Davidson, but the company eventually went bankrupt in 1953. The surprisingly speedy bicycle was equipped with a single cylinder and 2.25 horse power, but might have reached speeds of 30 mph.
It had a
rudimentary braking system and a hobnail boot on the ground would have
been needed to help it stop. The motorcycle is going under the hammer at
Bonhams in Las Vegas, US, on January 12. Ben Walker from Bonhams said:
"This motorcycle is in such demand because of its condition and to
restore it would actually take value off. It was a pedal assisted bike
and it still has its original registration number on the rear mud
guard."
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