440 cc OHV air-cooled vertical twin engine, four-speed sequential transmission, telescoping tube front suspension, swing-arm rear suspension, and two-wheel cable-operated brakes. Wheelbase: 55"

• Vertical twin Scout 249 model

• Rare survivor from Indian’s low-production period

The first Indian Scout, introduced in 1920, was a companion to the Chief, with which it was made concurrently. It was a lighter bike with a smaller engine and had much success in racing. A new Scout model was introduced in 1928, and in 1932 the Scout and Chief adopted the same frame. A military version of the Scout was used in World War I, known as the 741, but production did not continue after the war.

Instead, a new vertical twin was given the name Scout, sometimes called “Scout 249,” in 1949. This was a smaller bike, part of a new line that included the single-cylinder Arrow 149 and 1950 Warrior 250. Production of all Indians was limited in the post-1949 period, so surviving examples are quite rare.

This 1949 Indian Scout is in very good condition. Paint and brightwork are both very presentable. The black leather seat is slightly patinated, and the engine is very clean. Mileage shown is 2,894. It is equipped with Indian 3.25x18 tires, which are authentic and un-cracked. A fine example of the last Indian Scout, this is a chance to acquire a rare model from one of America’s preeminent motorcycling marques.