If there were ever a machine that captured the industrial design sensibilities of the roaring twenties, it was, without a doubt, the Indian Chief. Designed with the throttle in the left-hand side of the machine to allow the police to brandish their pistols in the comic pursuit of all manner of bootleggers and slapper crooks, the Indian Chief was, and remains, the classic art deco machine of the 20th century. Inspired at a time when youth culture was 'the lost generation' and F. Scott Fitzgerald was prolifically writing his most enduring novels such as This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned and The Great Gatsby, the Chief was somehow able to sit on both sides of the law and win. The Indian Chief, designed by Charles B. Franklin, in some ways reflects the excesses of this success. However, the true mark of success in any piece of machinery is endurance and endure the Chief did, remaining in production for over 30 years. This example was meticulously rebuilt by Fred Lange. Fred Lange's experience spans 50 years and his name translates to authentic restoration practice, no-cost-spared recommissioning, and a minimum three-year waiting list. Located in Northern Santa Barbara County, California, Fred Lange has expertise that is tightly focused on American iron namely Indian and Harley-Davidson. Fred's work has been celebrated in many publications including America Rider, Early Riders, American Motorcycles, Motorcycle Milestones, Easy Rider and Classic Bikes. This machine was acquired by the John Howard Museum in 1997, its quality is crate fresh and, it has with no mileage on the clock, you won't see better