Guest Indianfour Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I have been (was) the owner of an "Indian Princess" bicycle. This brand of bicycles was sold by the Indian Motorcycle Company of Massachusetts starting in the early 1950's. It was imported in order to bolster sales and provide more income. I had owned this bicycle since the mid 1960's when it was given to me by a fellow CCCA member Indiana Region' It has sat in a heated garagefor all these years! This summer I decided to clean it up a bit. I had new tires and innertubes installed but all the rest of it was merely cleaned and shined up. All original including the maroon paint and chrome wheels and handlebars. This past week, somebody entered my unlocked garage and stole it! They bypassed all the air tools and polishers, wrenches and a rolling tool boxes--taking only the Indian Princess! I have on file every number on this bicycle--Frame and hubs. A police report was filed but nothing has came to light as yet! Be on the look out for this item as it will probably be sold to get money for their drug habits! I am 91 years old now and have been a member of all the Clubs, including the ACD Club, AACA, MFCA, NCRS and others. If you find out any thing --please send me an E-Mail. Thanks, IndianFour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Indianfour,I edited your thread title to make it more clear about what was stolen to hopefully help more people know about the theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hind sight is 20 / 20 but hopefully you will now lock your garage to safeguard all the other treasures you spoke of. I sincerely hope you retrieve the bicycle and I also hope it was insured ! Good luck. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEB 38 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It would help us if we had a picture and know what part of the country you are in. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Indianfour Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Bill: Located in central Indiana. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The picture is what everyone needs to ID it. I wouldn't know an Indian Princess if she stepped on my foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Tried a google search....something like this?http://oldroads.com/2005_0709july9bikes0001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Dang I was hoping to see "Little White Dove" or "Pocahontas" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Indian Four A picture is just about a necessity both for this group and the police, you should do your best to find one. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sad. I hope they OD. Thief en Druggies. Probably trying to sell it to a pawn shop, or American Pickers. Pretty much they are not overly intelligent. Yes, A photo, and some posters of the bike posted around town with a reward leading to the bike may help. Dandy Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Princess SummerFallWinterSpring for the Howdy Doody crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Should look like this...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Indian Four A picture is just about a necessity both for this group and the police, you should do your best to find one. Waynei think 58 Mustang said picture was in post 5. Where ? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I misunderstood post 5. I thought the bike was located (found) in central Indiana. I deleted my post, in less than one minute, after realizing the error. I never said post 5 had a picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Indianfour Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Graham man has the right picture of a 1952 Indian Princess. Just like mine except mine did not have the seat on rear fender. The original badge of "Indian Princess" on front post below handle bars. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruffsup Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I bought one of these post war Indian badged Raleighs from the famous Stutz collector AK Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Look on ebay for anyone selling "parts" for the bicycle in question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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