1920 Indian Scout
This is the 1920 Indian Scout built and driven by Burt Munro. Jay Leno on commentary. Three times during the ’60’s it set the World’s fastest flying mile record for motorcycles under 1000cc at the Bonneville Salt Flats. This is not the reproduction used in the “The World’s Fastest Indian” starring Anthony Hopkins, but the actual bike that set the record. Fortunately this is the second year of the Concours d’Elegance to feature motorcycles on the green. This year they featured the salt flat racers and their contribution to Hot Rodding. I was very lucky to see and hear this amazing piece of history.
For more information about Burt Munro, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Munro
Or buy “The World’s Fastest Indian” because it’s a true story. It’s one of my favorites, and surely will not disappoint any gear head. Anthony’s perfectly cast for the role.
A TRUE Rat Bastard
