It has been over forty years since the last Indian Chief motorcycle rolled out of the plant in Springfield, MA’s Winchester Square neighborhood. But the machine that helped put the city on the map isn’t ready to be relegated to the annals of history. There are still scores of Indian enthusiasts, young and old, who are keeping the Indian legend alive and the engines on their old bikes revving.
Indian Motorcycle Memories catches up with a dozen of them- including the oldest Indian Motocycle dealer, former company engineers and racers. Their stories, many of which go back to the daredevil days of the 1920’s, are enhanced by a wealth of vintage photos and film footage. In between the memories, the program traces the history of the Indian Motocycle Company, from its humble beginnings to its phenomenal worldwide success to its unexpected failure following WW2. The program ends with an eye towards the future and a look at the increasing popularity of restoring and riding old Indian motorcycles
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by WGBY TV, Springfield, MA a division of the