The sun sets golden age of four-legged
All good things, they say, must end.
And when it came to motorcycles, luxury-class four-cylinder that has grown during the heyday of American motorcycling in the first decades of the 20th century, the end came in 1941. This was the last full year of production for the last of the classic American-made, four-cylinder motorcycle: The Indian 441 Series Four. With its grace skirted fenders, smooth ride and the image of prestige, the 441 was the height of the development of the American four. But it did not start that way. In fact, four of India does not even start as an Indian. Its origins date back to 1920, when Will and Tom Henderson, who built the four Henderson since 1911 and then sold the company, created their second four-cylinder car, the Ace, who immediately took its place among the machines most respected in America. But then Will Henderson who died in a crash test, and the company failed.
When the name of Ace and property was up for sale in 1927, Indian emerged the winner. Indian debuted its first four less than three months later, also leaving the name of Ace on the tank in the early years. Over time, the Indian made his own machine, temporarily the first reversing valve train, and then redesign the engine in '38. I skirted fenders reached 40. By then, the Four Indian was a truly luxurious car with an easy-to-start-77-cubic-inch (1,265 cc) engine, a three-speed transmission-shift tank, a sealed-beam headlight, as well as optional tires 5:00 x16. civilian models were produced through 1941. But with the United States becoming involved in World War II, the production of police only continued. Then, it disappeared, making the 441 the last of the breed.
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