Sold for £13,512
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: 522 UYW
Frame No: 74135289
MOT: Exempt
The Indian 741 was designed in 1939 to be used mainly for the US army and the armies of its allies. The 741 had a flathead V-twin based upon the civilian Thirty-Fifty model and was mainly used by couriers and scouts due to its lack of performance, but was very durable. A hand-change three-speed transmission with a foot-operated clutch was a typical practice for the day. The configuration is very similar to its bigger brother, the 750cc Military Scout (model 640B), however, the 500 was built lighter as regards to both frame and engine, there are also many differences in detail. The 741 production ran for about 6 years, until 1944, with about 35,000 machines being made.
This wonderful 1942 Indian 741 was purchased by the current vendor for his collection of machines in 2020. The Indian was restored by a previous owner and its paintwork has mellowed very well. The 741 still retains its left-hand throttle, as per manufacturer specification. Since in the current ownership, it has been run occasionally however would benefit from the usual checks before putting it back on the road. This desirable Indian is offered with a current V5C on file.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 26th Mar, 2025
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