5000 Original Miles: ABANDONED 1947 Indian Motorcycle | First Wash & Drive in Decades!

[@WDDetailing]

How much do you think this bike is worth?!

[@michaelpayne1737]

Indian riders would pay for that bike! Like...alot!

[@gregorytyse9317]

$47k-excellent.....$10k-poor.

[@leddygee1896]

$50K to $60K, depending on The auction house and the Bidders on the floor…

[@viktordenislavov4266]

8К

[@jomangeee9180]

20k-40k, but it's really priceless as a memory of his dad. I wouldn't sell it for the world

[@bradhallsr1]

I'm a 63 year old disabled Navy Vet and sold my Indian many many years ago. I wish I had never sold that bike. I loved it. That bike brings back great memories. Thanks for the video.

[@bubbyushman2164]

thank you for your servic

[@richardgadoury8452]

Brad, I'm like you, 75 years young. Got home in '68 and sold my 1958 Chev convertible (got a lady pregnant). Also had a '48 Indian in line 4 and a '47 Harley. Semper fi my friend..

[@maureenreagan9544]

Just wondering what your DAV status has to do with your Indian comment? Unable to ride?

[@steamer97]

Being a troll for attention. same reason some wear "veteran" wordedclothing, to draw attention to themselves. ​@@maureenreagan9544

[@fastwheels195]

100% disabled Army vet. I had a 2002 Chief I ended up selling after I got in the wheelchair. It was an amazing bike that would move like a crotch rocket but felt like a cruiser. The 47 however was my favorite looking bike. Saw one at a bike show when I was a kid and it was love at first sight. (57 years old now)

[@spider15hl]

anybody else catch Bob Ross in the background on the TV?? Legend 🙂

[@kesterhively8773]

I wondered if anyone else seen that lol

[@Joe-ot4df]

Good eye😊

[@drainmasteruk5995]

Beat the devil out of it 🎨 🖌️

[@brucehaims6545]

Love Bob Ross, the best!😊

[@felipealfredodeblasiramire7091]

Que maravilla de moto! Dios mío! Esta como nueva y que gran trabajo!! Mi respeto y admiración para ustedes , ese tipo de cosas no deben vender nunca, espero que su dueño la disfrute muchos años .

[@ravinayak5656]

When the vintage hit the road, I couldn't hold my smile. The engine roars like a heartbeat.

[@WDDetailing]

It was so cool

[@fastwheels195]

The Indian Chief has always been my favorite. Between the fenders, and the engine you just can't beat the look.

[@RuthRader]

WOW!!! That bike is Priceless! You did a fantastic job on it and adding on the sidecar! Great Video, Guys! Thanks♥️

[@ep9360]

Old fella...have another drink. The Hope diamond is priceless. That hunk of tin is, just that. If that other old man would have had it properly restored, it might be worth a couple bucks.

[@DrummerElliott]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Especially after you've worked on it but old motorcycles and cars like this always have some sort of beauty to them. I love watching your videos because cleaning stuff makes me feel this inner sense of calmness. Feels good to watch your videos and just disconnect from the world for a moment. Amazing as always, thank you for sharing! ✌️

[@darrellfxdwg]

The most beautiful bike in my opinion is the Norton Commando 850, black with gold lettering and pinstripes. That Indian Chief is a beauty too.

[@BM_718]

Wow. This was awesome. This guys has some serious American history in his possession. Awesome video!

[@ssgmichaelkrulicsr.2529]

I have to say that this bike is my fav! Sweet simple and PURE! Not a ton of chrome just alil to highlight some areas. Great job guys!

[@tmdillon1969]

Looking at the auctions I'd put this at 35k to 45k. The low mileage helps, but the non-original paint hurts. I'd say the best looking bike of all time is a Vincent Black Knight or Black Lightening. Although the Brough are pretty nice too.

[@darrinslack1269]

Brough superior , with the Matchless engine SS100, Ohhh darn the Vincent Black shadow c

[@vincentl.9469]

@@darrinslack1269 this Indian is as good looking as any bike. Apparently as good , if not better than Harley

[@travelinben1966]

Should fetch between $45-50k I recon.🤔

[@IainBrackbill-zr4eh]

I never really had an interest for motorcycles, but now that I see it, I’d say the 47 Indian is definitely my favorite

[@rafaelcobospesado5640]

Qué preciosidad de moto y que gran trabajo!! Enorabuena!! Seguid así!! 💪🏻

[@sethtriggs]

Oh that looks SO fun. And the joy on everyone in this video, you love to see it.

[@67Screwy]

Absolutely stunning,the most beautiful bike ever made

[@EllenTheArtist]

Omg, this was so satisfying to watch!! From beginning to the end!!!

[@anggi..7866]

Sepeda Motor.. sangatlah Mantap...!! Tidak sabar dengan sepeda Motor selanjutnya..

[@desertdaisy2147]

I was the very proud owner of a 1952 Indian Chief and i sure miss her!!!

[@solrosenberg4529]

Very cool machine, love it. The color is perfect too👌🏻

[@orlandorojas439]

Beautiful bike, thanks for showing it. I'm in my mid 60s and I've always wanted a classic Indian, just like this one. Love that bike, I'm jealous.

[@1unsung971]

OUTSTANDING WORK FELLAS. BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!!! YOU COULD CHARGE FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND EXPERTISE. All the best from New Zealand. Thanks for sharing your passion and diligence.

[@AkashYadav-kp6hi]

Small correction in the trivia - It was Royal Enfield, the first motorcycle manufacturer in the world.

[@lesliesmith5266]

Beautiful Indian! My fave looking bike is the Harley Duo Glide.

[@denislemelin7653]

It’s beautiful !!!

[@pjfielding7647]

Lovely Indian motorbike, 2005 Hyosung Aquila GV250 always my favourite cruiser bike,

[@ScrappersDetailing]

Man, I wish I could get my hands on some of these sweet finds that you guys come across, but they are so rare, but that is why you guys are the best.

[@erniekoch8646]

I have 1 . 39 chief 74 ci. 50,000$

[@richardfernandez5396]

Indian has always been my favorite. That bike would look better in original Indian red.

[@vernleroyson331]

Never put synthetic or multi weight oil in a old bike. Never.

[@willr322gt]

I agree with you on the oils and also the owner kinda killed the value a bit by changing the color on it. Should have kept it all original.

[@scifisamurai7794]

All original parts? Yikes! That beauty can probably fetch 50K without even blinking. Great job as always WD!

[@WashWhiz46]

You have designed a very beautiful thumbnail🎉

[@chrisgaskill7923]

Killed the value by painting it !!!!!

[@charleseskrigge8267]

I gotta tell you, that Indian is one of the best looking motorcycles I’ve ever seen

[@roguecheddar]

Question: To me that front fender light looks like a Harley light. I thought all Chiefs had the Indian Headdress light? Is that not original? I am a proud owner of a stunning 2019 Indian Springfield, and it evokes so much of the late 49 - 53 Indian Chiefs. Thanks for sharing this rare beauty with us.

[@yayagazab4449]

The 1946 Chief had the plane art deco front fender light. The 1947 models & onwards had the Indian face headdress.

[@roguecheddar]

@@yayagazab4449Thanks for the clarification. I need to study my old Indian models more.

[@OSOFLHP]

Always loved those indian fenders, the flathead looks good too, Vincent motor all-time favorite, I'd have to say, pre plastic machines have something modern bikes can never replace.

[@sandraschmitt9536]

my favorite bike of all time is the 1982 GL1100. reliable, smooth, easy to work on, good mileage, able to cruise the country coast to coast and your tuchus don't get callouses. On the aesthetic side, my fav would have to be the Indian four..gorgeous.

[@joeorlando9477]

It's motorcycle 1970 Dr.Astro🤔? Excellent🙌!!!Congratulations a Winners WD Detailing🎉🏆🥇!!!

[@fernandsimard4112]

Quelle merveille... bravo a vous tous... Superbe de belle job....

[@ScratchyBaws]

Any Norton bike is my favourite motorcycle and i would say $45K for this Indian but way more if it was original paint-work. Beautiful bike and this guy is one lucky guy to have had an amazing father who knew his stuff.

[@cesarsenior8596]

Congratulations friends, I say again and again and again, that "she" is the most beautiful custom motorcycle in the planet, INDIAN..., in my opinion. Hugs.

[@tonicalia1981]

Looks absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

[@johnmccann1960]

How beautiful is that bike. Amazing.

[@scaryfakevirus]

One word ....... WOW!!!

[@peterhodges6684]

Beautiful machine, very cool !!!

[@lamardavis4518]

My Dad had a 47 Chief like this one and he loved it.

[@moonstruck7833]

Bob Ross rules 👍

[@thiagocampos5228]

First like from Brazil! I love your videos!

[@mtroy0620]

You're working on the best looking American bike ever made.

[@vincentsantamaria484]

Love that Indian with the sidecar. Not sure what it is worth without knowing more about how original it is. I would love to ride it as I have owned seven sidecars over the years. I have owned many many motorcycles over the last 70 plus years. Also I have just discovered your shop and love the videos. Why do people abandon these vehicles ????

[@FreedomRock44]

Well done...Great bike and Great Color Combo!!!

[@upret66]

My dad had one that sat in our garage since 1964 and it sat in our garage for over 40 years. It was also a '47, identical to the one in the video. I remember he sold it for $25,000 on ebay but it wasn't quite as clean as this one, original paint nonetheless. My guess is that this one is worth every bit of $35,000-40,000 given the condition and low mileage, perhaps even $50,000 could be brought for you bike. That is just a guess and I didn't look it up.

[@danielleeclingansr6032]

I have a 2015 heritage and it looks pretty cool if I may say so myself!

[@johnbarnes6832]

Vincent Black Shadow would be my favorite.

[@astrofire68]

Best looking motorcycle is any Indian Chief through the 30’s and 40’s 🤓👍 This one is my dream bike.

[@airjordanfan11]

I love Harleys, Choppers, Titans and a few other bikes. I grew up on those bikes because there was a pro wrestler named Undertaker, his character drastically changed in the year 2000 and his character at that particular time was called the "American Badass" where he would come out for his entrance riding all of these motorcycles and I thought that was incredible! So I love Harleys, Choppers and Titans!

[@MrBen1471]

Beautiful job and great bike 👍👍👍

[@randallbrack2130]

Between 25 to 30 thousand dollars. A great blessing to a buyer or collector

[@Susanne-v7w]

Excellent!! WOW!!!!

[@dlucas527]

There is a guy at Marathon Motors building in Nashville, TN who has about 4 of those bikes. The vintage Indian is my favorite bike and Russia, Japan and Germany had their versions of these style bikes in the 40s. I travel the world and have seen some really cool ones. I still believe I will find one for myself somewhere in the world.

[@davidjackson7051]

That paint job held up well for years amazing must have been some good 👍 paint

[@Rainbow-nn3rl]

wow. perfect bike.. my fav's are that Indian and my 47 knuckle head Harley, believe it or not.. Both are Amazing bikes!

[@allenwegener4798]

Does the price really matter? To see it running and looking that great is priceless.

[@thomasmoye664]

I love how Bob Ross is on the TV in the background. My childhood right there ❤

[@daniellang6112]

Looks wonderful!

[@pigpen1958]

My 2 favorites are the the 40's Indian chiefs and the Harley Davidson Springers

[@Plushybear09]

Love the bike. I hope the hearse in the background is next

[@alanmcclusky]

Panhead definitely in my book regards Alan from the UK yeah

[@fcant4802]

Great job! 👍 Not an actual fan of Indians, but this one sure is a rare find. 💯

[@paulmarion7578]

Wow that’s awesome !

[@andresortiz4351]

Beautiful bike and work. I would rechrome the bike but that’s about it. That bikes deserves to be on the road and on shows. Congrats

[@doncollins786]

I have a 46, actually a little nicer than that one, chrome luggage rack, twin chrome spotlights on the front, Brick Red. I value it at 35K. The sidecar adds at least another 20K to the value, IMO. Subscribed!

[@tl996]

Vincent Black Shadow is my favorite vintage motorcycle

[@DryBonez13]

The owners so cool! He knows better the bike

[@mariamsuliman6035]

One of your best videos ever

[@JorgeMoreno-bm2oz]

What is Bob Ross painting? Super cool bike, I love Indian. Great show!

[@brucesanborn7484]

Great job guys, Maranatha, Greetings from Tampa Florida 😎

[@johnnyangel3441]

Awesome job guys

[@shabbirahmed2230]

Good find!!, everything original.

[@rallen5470]

Love the side shift. I rode motors for Baltimore Police we had Harleys with side shifts. A lot of fun to ride

[@agoldmanbkk]

As awesome as the bike is, that Lebowski Bowling Team t-shirt is truly priceless 😂!

[@peterunderdown4374]

Best looking,the bike you're working on,Indian.

[@jennifferelliott1053]

Beautiful job guys!!!

[@brianfalls5038]

To me, the sexiest motorcycle out there is the Indian Chief like the one you are detailing. I've always loved those big, flowing fenders! Ever since I first saw one in a museum back in high school then I've always wanted one to call my own. Even then they were very expensive to purchase. I never got into a position where I could bag one of those beauties for $300.00. If ever one came up though then I'd jump on it in a shot! To me the perfect Indian Chief would be around that year there but with a springer front end.

[@MusicManBigTimeStar]

That one right there is getting me rock solid!!!!

[@PerAnkh418]

Definite fav is .. The Dennis Hopper Chopper.

[@stang178]

That's worth some big bucks beautiful bike nice piece of history.

[@dixiefallas7799]

Work of art. Both the bike and the detailing!🇬🇧

[@ronnerbyers8070]

I really love this motorcycle!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clutchpack1969]

Britten V1000 is mt favorite motorcycle of all time.

[@bourgkul]

Love the shifter. Way kool.

[@richardprado6345]

I really couldn’t say how much the bike is worth. I do own a HARLEY myself and as far as my favorite bike, I think that year was one of my favorites and the Indian also.

[@luisestebanr6311]

This one, this is my new best bike ever

[@TomPrickVixen]

As much as i like the US made bikes before the 1960's, and the old BMW boxers, I think my favorites are those Japanese V6 engine motorcycles.

[@1wheeldrive751]

There has never been a Japanese V6 motorcycle. Laverda made a V6 in limited production, but they are Italian, not Asian. Honda made an inline 6 (CBX) and there have been many V4’s, but no V6’s.

[@donibasham3145]

Harley Davidson is one of the best motorcycles that I have seen

[@dalegereaux1863]

Great job restoring that beautiful bike ! 👍

[@dehoedisc7247]

Mopar Maroon. Oh goody. So much for classic paint on a valuable antique.

[@joyrobinson4585]

Sweet old bike with a new lease on life. Great job!

[@keithreilly386]

A friend of mine his father had a Indian Chief with 2300 miles was a 1950 not sure who it was sold to when Paul died seen pictures awesome bike 100% decked out with all the add on’s

[@Tishers]

Funny to read about people who are complaining about 'losing value' because it was not original paint. It was repainted fifty years earlier. If you want to be that much of a stick in the mud, then the bike should of been rolled right off of the showroom floor in 1947 and locked in a cryogenic vault for the last eighty years. Vehicles are owned by multiple people, they are driven, they are maintained, they are repainted. This one has been lovingly cared for. In the 1970's nobody was going to be able to call up the Indian Motorcycle company and buy a gallon of 'original' 1947 vintage paint to redo their bike with. I think it looks gorgeous.

[@simonbarr9489]

Awesome bike!! The best looking bike in history though is the bmw r7 art deco bike

[@shaunclifton5281]

A video so Cool that Bob Ross is painting 🎨 🖼 in the background 👍🇺🇲