The Harley-Davidson and Indian Wars
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Book Overview
In The Harley-Davidson and Indian Wars , author Allan Girdler takes you on a colorful tour of the men and machines that competed to dominate the American motorcycle industry. This book chronicles the legendary machines such as the Knucklehead and the Four, as well as motorcycles like the Hummer and the Model CZ whose times came and went or, perhaps, never came at all. The racing history is also told with a flourish, from the days of total-loss oiling, wooden race tracks, and high mortality rates to the cataclysmic times of Class C racing, when roaring V-twin -powered beasts were manhandled on dirt tracks, asphalt, and through the nastiest terrain the country has to offer. The Harley-Davidson and Indian Wars tells the story of these two makers, from the days when Harley-Davidsons were built in the Davidson family's back yard to the tragic demise of the Indian Motorcycle company.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0785834184
ISBN13:9780785834182
Release Date:January 2016
Publisher:Crestline
Length:180 Pages
Weight:2.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 10.3" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Facts between the Facts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A great read. Worth the price, if you like Indian and Harley history. Turns out that Paul du Pont was actuallly a "wrench" disguised as a "suit". Many first read stories within the covers. 5-stars for research.
Very good history of a great rivalry.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
As someone who is interested with the people racing the machines I was a little disappointed with the book. While it gives a very good, concise history of the two brands and the men that ran the companies it really does not focus that much on the racers who played out the rivalry on the boards, dirt tracks and hills. The book also seems to focus on the Indian Company more than the Harley company. Naturally one finds themselves rooting for the underdog Indian to find them loosing out in the end. I definately recommend this book for people interested in the history of these companies.
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