1951 | Indian Chief Blackhawk
– 1951 Indian Chief 1350cc– Museum-Grade, Matching Numbers
– 1951 Indian Chief 1350cc– Museum-Grade, Matching Numbers
Description
This is a truly exceptional 1951 Indian Chief, one of only 25 units personally sent by U.S. President Harry S. Truman to the last Shah of Persia, Reza Pahlavi.
Its provenance makes it one of the rarest Indian motorcycles in existence.
This motorcycle is the 1350cc version, far rarer than the standard 1300cc Chief produced in the same period.
The bike is a genuine matching numbers example:
frame and engine share the same serial number, a crucial factor for collectors and museums.
Condition
The motorcycle is in perfect condition:
✔ Fully restored to museum standards
✔ Mechanically flawless
✔ Original specifications respected
✔ Always stored indoors
✔ No work required – ready to ride or display
✔ Documentation available
Why this Indian Chief is special
- One of the 25 Chiefs gifted by President Truman
- 1350cc engine, extremely hard to find
- Matching numbers (frame = engine serial)
- Historically significant and highly collectible
- Ideal for serious collectors, investors, and museums
- Very few surviving examples worldwide
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_7o34H0eY**(video made by the most expert European restorer of Indian motorcycles)Price: private negotiationLocation: Italy** **Contact **Email: eziopossamai@gmail.com
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Indian
- Model name
- Chief Blackhawk
- Type
- Touring Bike
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1951
- Mileage (read)
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Yes
- Number of owners
- Not provided
- Café Racer
- No
Technical details
- Engine Type
- V | 4 stroke | SV
- Power (kW/hp)
- 37/50
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1350
- Cylinders
- 2
- Starter
- Kickstarter
- Cooling
- Air
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gearshift
- Manual Gear Change at Tank
- Gears
- 3
- Transmission
- Chain
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Curb weight (kg)
- Not provided
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Red
Condition, registration & documentation
- Condition category
- Restored
- Has Report
- Not provided
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- Accident free
Location
Private seller
31010 Farra di Soligo
🇮🇹 Italy









