Every so often, a spectacular mechanical vision can wind up being a complete flop financially. The Indian Four is a prime example that sometimes, if you build it they won’t come.

History has been kind to the Indian Four, but when it was new it almost completely failed to find favor.

The Four was introduced as a prestige motorcycle that cost as much as a new Pontiac.

It was named for its inline four-cylinder engine. Chances of finding an original Indian Four are quite low these days, but beware of over-chromed restorations. Indians favored enamel finishes over brightwork.