In 1934, as a response to the negative reaction to the Standard Scout and the failure of the Motoplane, Indian created a bike with a lighter frame, girder forks, improved carburation and alloy cylinder heads. It’s called the Sport Scout, and it’s an absolutely gorgeous bike. One of the best examples of that 8-decade-old engineering marvel is the bike you see before you. While we could wax nostalgic about the mechanicals of the bike that won the first Daytona 200 in 1937, they’re not the most important part about this specific Sport Scout. This particular 750cc Sport Scout was owned by one of Indian’s staunchest supporters—Steve McQueen. The bike was previously part of McQueen’s collection and was purchased by the current seller from a different Bonhams’ McQueen Sale late in 2006. If you happen to be the deep pockets that takes this bike home, you’ll also get a State of Idaho Certificate of Title signed by McQueen.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
