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The Property of the Late R.M.Poole Esq.
1914 INDIAN 3½ hp MOTORCYCLE WITH CORONET SIDECAR
Registration No. Y 1107
Frame No. 43 D 449
Engine No. 43 D 449
Blue with blue interior to sidecar and black tonneau
Engine: single-cylinder 494cc, mechanical exhaust, automatic inlet valves, single speed chain drive with optional frictional clutch, sprung front forks.
Already well-established in its home country with rugged vee-twin and single cylinder machines, the Springfield, Massachusetts built Indian first attracted British riders attention in 1907 with impressive performances in the gruelling Thousand Miles Trial and other endurance events. Designed to stand up to the still-primitive roads of the time, the Indian proved to be tirelessly durable on British roads and was frequently preferred by owners who wished to offer their passengers the weather protection afforded by a sidecar.
Perhaps spurred on by an article in The Autocycle in March 1914 on 'Buying a Second-Hand Machine', Henry Poole purchased this Indian second-hand in June that year. The article had recommended Godfrey's Ltd. of Great Portland Street, London, who warranted that every machine was dismantled and put into full repair before they offered for re-sale to the public. It would appear that this is where he bought the motorcycle, as there are a number of bills from Godfrey's for spares he subsequently purchased over the following ten years. Originally registered in February 1914 with Somerset County Council, the transfer of registration to Mr Poole, and is dated as May 20th, 1914.
Mr Poole used the Indian throughout the War and during the Twenties added the Coronet sidecar. At around the same time, a sprung metal frame seat was made for mounting on the rear carrier, for his son Robert. When he later purchased a car, the combination became redundant and languished in an outbuilding on his farm for many years. Whilst restoration continued on his father's Talbot, the late Robert Poole also decided to have the Indian rebuilt, and as Beaulieu were no longer accepting work, they recommended a local restorer, Mr Williams.
A complete restoration of the combination was undertaken, even including the rear carrier seat. The total cost of the work approached £6,000, and it is finished to a very high standard although the machine would appear to have had little or no use since.
Paperwork with the combination includes the original 1914 transfer registration documents, and licence, original parts list and instruction book.
1914 INDIAN 3½ hp MOTORCYCLE WITH CORONET SIDECAR
Registration No. Y 1107
Frame No. 43 D 449
Engine No. 43 D 449
Blue with blue interior to sidecar and black tonneau
Engine: single-cylinder 494cc, mechanical exhaust, automatic inlet valves, single speed chain drive with optional frictional clutch, sprung front forks.
Already well-established in its home country with rugged vee-twin and single cylinder machines, the Springfield, Massachusetts built Indian first attracted British riders attention in 1907 with impressive performances in the gruelling Thousand Miles Trial and other endurance events. Designed to stand up to the still-primitive roads of the time, the Indian proved to be tirelessly durable on British roads and was frequently preferred by owners who wished to offer their passengers the weather protection afforded by a sidecar.
Perhaps spurred on by an article in The Autocycle in March 1914 on 'Buying a Second-Hand Machine', Henry Poole purchased this Indian second-hand in June that year. The article had recommended Godfrey's Ltd. of Great Portland Street, London, who warranted that every machine was dismantled and put into full repair before they offered for re-sale to the public. It would appear that this is where he bought the motorcycle, as there are a number of bills from Godfrey's for spares he subsequently purchased over the following ten years. Originally registered in February 1914 with Somerset County Council, the transfer of registration to Mr Poole, and is dated as May 20th, 1914.
Mr Poole used the Indian throughout the War and during the Twenties added the Coronet sidecar. At around the same time, a sprung metal frame seat was made for mounting on the rear carrier, for his son Robert. When he later purchased a car, the combination became redundant and languished in an outbuilding on his farm for many years. Whilst restoration continued on his father's Talbot, the late Robert Poole also decided to have the Indian rebuilt, and as Beaulieu were no longer accepting work, they recommended a local restorer, Mr Williams.
A complete restoration of the combination was undertaken, even including the rear carrier seat. The total cost of the work approached £6,000, and it is finished to a very high standard although the machine would appear to have had little or no use since.
Paperwork with the combination includes the original 1914 transfer registration documents, and licence, original parts list and instruction book.