Indian Motorcycle Dealer Pin Button Hendee Scout 1901 Replica 2.25" Jumbo Badge

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Indian MotoCycle Dealer, Hendee Manufacturing Co. 2.25" Vintage Replica Jumbo Button
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You receive
1
brand new, collectible replica 2.25" inch size pin back badge.
Original Indian MotoCycle Dealer 'Scout' Hendee Manufacturing Co. design.
(shown alongside a ruler for size measurement)
Great looking,
carefully restored
antique design replica pin back button
that provides
a very affordable alternative to original 1900s items.
Becoming America’s First Motorcycle Company
In 1901, bicycle manufacturer, racing promoter, and former bicycle racing champion George Hendee hired Oscar Hedstrom to build gasoline engine-powered bikes to pace bicycle races. The machine he created proved to be powerful and reliable, establishing the company’s reputation for outstanding performance. Later that year the company’s first factory was established in downtown Springfield. The first Indian Motorcycle was sold to a retail customer in 1902, and later that year an Indian Motorcycle won an endurance race from Boston to New York City in its public racing debut.
Introducing the Indian Motocycle Company
The early 1920s were important years in the rise of Indian Motorcycle as several iconic motorcycles were introduced to the public. In 1920, the company released the first Indian Scout. This fast, reliable, maneuverable bike enticed many people to start riding. This was followed by the Chief (1922), the best-selling Big Chief
®
(1923), the Prince
®
(1925), and, following the purchase of Ace Motor Corporation, the Ace
®
(1927).
In 1923, the company changed its name from The Hendee Manufacturing Company to The Indian Motocycle Company—no “r” in motocycle when the word was used with the name Indian.
Indian Motorcycle introduced its legendary 45-ci, 750cc V-twin engine in 1927. This larger version of the Scout engine would go on to be viewed as one of the best engines Indian Motorcycle ever built.
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