Gilroy Indians The Indian Motorcycle Company of America, 1999-2003

A comprehensive, illustrated history of the Indian Motorcycle Company of America (IMCOA) in Gilroy, California, which revived an iconic and beloved brand. How did a world-famous motorcycle brand die, and how was it resurrected after nearly a half-century?

This book tells the definitive story of a legendary American brand that ceased manufacture in 1953, the company that resurrected it 46 years later, the products it produced, the death of the dream after only five years, and the legacy that survives.

Indian was once the largest motorcycle company in the world, spawning a special magic for generations of riders. In 1999, a new company in Gilroy, California began manufacturing Indian Motorcycles with the same panache as the originals. Yet, the Gilroy operation was doomed.

Here is the ultimate back story for collectors and enthusiasts, featuring:

• Extensive interviews with major players behind the IMCOA brand.

• A foreword by IMCOA's first president, Rey Sotelo.

• An intimate look at the short, tumultuous life of the business behind the bikes.

• Detailed reproductions of nearly every 1999-2003 catalog page.

Written by noted automotive historian George F. Paul, this 208-page hardcover volume provides an unparalleled look into the heartbreaking death and short-lived revival of the Gilroy Indian motorcycle era. Perfect for motorcycle historians, Indian collectors, and American motorsport enthusiasts.