1937 Indian Chief Vintage Motorcycle

"Ponderosa" from Yorba Linda, California, United States, made available these photos of this fantastic unrestored 1937 Indian Chief vintage motorcycle.

Ponderosa: "This original classic Indian was purchased from Billy Lane a few years ago. Color is beige and metallic steel blue. Other than a bolt and a bracket on the exhaust pipe this Indian motorcycle is completely original and has great overall patina. Grips are a nice grey blue swirled Beck variety."

This 1937 Chief has right hand shift and left foot clutch.

Indian Chief Engine

Here's a close up of the primary side of the 1937 Indian Chief engine. Note the left foot clutch mechanism.

The 1937 Indian Chief has a flathead engine with 74 ci displacement.

1937 Indian Chief Gastank

Note the right hand shift mounted right next to the gas tank on this Indian Chief.

1937 Indian Chief Speedometer and Gauges

These pre-war Chiefs have the big speedometer mounted right on top of the gas tank, driven by a fat flexible cable connected to the rear wheel. Beautiful mechanical technology!

Indian Chief Saddle

The beautiful saddle wear and tear matches the age of this unrestored vintage motorcycle.

Indian Chief Front End

The horn of this Indian Chief motorcycle is completely in style.

Indian Chief Rear End

(August 2009)