Indian Motorcycle® announced that the entire production run of the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s® Indian® Springfield™ and Indian® Chief® Vintage motorcycle models was sold in just one day. The individually numbered motorcycles – the first-ever production vehicles to feature Jack Daniel’s livery – became available for purchase on March 4. Created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery, which was registered in 1866, these special models were produced in extremely limited numbers that did not exceed 150 total units. Of the 149 units sold, 97 were purchased by customers in the U.S. and 38 found a home with international customers.
The final unsold unit, #1 of the limited edition series, an Indian Chief Vintage version that was the custom painted prototype built by Klock Werks, will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on October 6-8 at the Mandalay Bay resort, with all monies from the auction benefitting Operation Ride Home. More information can be found at Barrett Jackson and Operation Ride Home.
Designed in conjunction with Brian Klock and his inspired team at Klock Werks in Mitchell, S.D., the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Springfield and Chief Vintage models both feature an array of genuine Indian Motorcycle accessories and custom accessories, as well as Jack Daniel’s-inspired custom paint and logos, badging, leather saddle and saddlebags. Each fender is inscribed with the names of the seven Master Distillers who have overseen the Jack Daniel’s distilling process over its 150-year history, and an inscription of Jack Daniel’s “Bottles and Throttles Don’t Mix” mantra reminds riders that drinking and riding are meant to be enjoyed separately. Both models also come with a custom-printed Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrel top to commemorate each bike, a two-year unlimited mileage factory warranty and free membership in the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group™ for one year. Each motorcycle will be hand-painted and built, with delivery occurring no later than August 2016.
“We knew that the pairing of Jack Daniel’s and Indian Motorcycles would be popular, but we never expected to get such a tremendous response in such a short time frame,” said Dave Stang, Director of Events & Sponsorships for Jack Daniel’s. “In special recognition of Brian Klock’s contribution to this program and his continuing support of many initiatives in the motorcycle community, Jack Daniel’s and Indian Motorcycle have partnered to give him the last motorcycle of the limited edition run. Brian Klock is now the proud owner of the Jack Daniel’s Indian Springfield #150.”
“The quick sale of these commemorative motorcycles speaks to the enduring appreciation for both the Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s brands,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “These motorcycles will always have a place in history, and will certainly be some of the most treasured of the new models coming out of Spirit Lake, Iowa.”
I was told they sold out in 8 hours!
Klock Werks did a great job in designing this beauty
Oh brother that’s corny.
The adage ” A fool and his/her money .. ) immediately coming to mind
Cool idea Indian partnered well all around.
No prices listed but lets just say they sold for $25,000 each (way under price I am sure) x 142 units = $3,550,000 not bad for a day’s worth of sales.
I suspect they will be looking for other like partnerships in the future. Won’t be long before they will pair up with a pick up truck maker and offer an Indian branded truck much like H-D Does with Ford.
We will see.
I don’t think many can argue that Indian has not exceeded most all initial expectations from a product standpoint. They truly have (re)created a truly viable real motorbike brand. Kudos to them. But please, don’t allow this to go to your head and overdo the limited edition schtick…..see Ducati and MV Agusta for reference.
Those Heritage Softail-like soft bags look really good compared to the hard bags.
At an estimated $25k each I’ll have to wait for the Heinz Tribute Old 57 part bin model.
Not trying to be funny, but someone’s going to name this the “Drunken Indian.” I can see it happening.
A nice looking scooter….
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Do you think they are thinking that these Bikes will be sought after and will bring over Sticker Prices? At least they are a little different and a nice way to own a Bike that is not likely to go to an Event and seeing no more than 2 Bikes. Just think that most of these Bikes will have Owners that will no be purchasing much after market Accessories.. Go Indian,
The soft bags really add to the heritage look. Well done.
Just wait 3-5 years and you’ll be able to pick one of these up for about half whatever the “more money than oil is his veins” yuppie poser owned it for. Prolly about 2K miles on it, max.