Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1970 Indian Interceptor - Floyd Clymer
Stunning example
Registration No: FVG 737J
Frame No: 1B2473
MOT: Exempt
A superbly restored Indian Interceptor
One of just a handful of the 'Floyd Clymer' models known
Only 25 were built before Floyd Clymer died
Just over 50 miles since the restoration
A current V5C on file
From the 1960s, entrepreneur Floyd Clymer began using the Indian name. He attached it to imported motorcycles, commissioned to Italian ex-pilot and engineer Leopoldo Tartarini, owner of Italjet Moto, to manufacture Minarelli-engined 50cc minibikes under the Indian Papoose name. These were successful so Clymer commissioned Tartarini to build full-size Indian motorcycles based on the Italjet Griffon design, fitted with Royal Enfield Interceptor 750cc parallel-twin engines.
On offer is a very rare motorcycle today, a 1970 Indian Interceptor built by Floyd Clymer with approximately 25 being built before he sadly passed away. It was reported that there were as many as 80 made after his death, with a planned production run of just 200 units. This Indian Interceptor was imported into the UK in 2001 from the USA. Restored by a Mr Barter to the highest standard, both in quality and originality after it arrived in the UK, this Indian Interceptor has seen very little use since completion and has only been run from time to time in the current ownership. On file is a letter confirming the machine as being a genuine Indian Interceptor from 1970. A truly stunning machine for the collector or an enthusiast of the make, this example is still in excellent condition and has formed part of a collection of machines that has been looked after by its fastidious owner. It is offered with a current V5C Dating Certificate, a host of receipts for restoration work at Classic Vehicle Services and photographs of the restoration work that has been carried out.
