The Cold War that prevailed among the two nations namely, the U.S.A and the Soviet Union became intense in 1949 after the German Democratic Republic was established. China had been announced a communist country by Chairman Mao, just a week before this event.
In fact, the first victorious atomic test of the Soviets which happened in July 1949 didn't produce favorable circumstances. In 1949, anything new that might be called 'good' may be the invention of bikini and the medical discovery of cortisone to aid the cure of arthritis.
But in 1949 America, the post-war baby boom was well underway. Former GIs were attending college, and the American suburb was starting its ascendancy toward the iconic mid-20th century American institution. The Indian Chief, which had been a standard police motorcycle for many years was actually gone from the scene, however. No Chiefs from the year 1949 are known to exist.
Instead, new models like the 149 Arrow and the Super Scout 249 were introduced that year. Unfortunately, they were not developed well enough for their quality to surpass the Indian reputation.
The Indian Company was saved by its release of the Dyna-Torque with vertical twin engines in the year 1949. But still, the import of Triumph and BSA brands from Britain was prevalent.
As a way to overcome the newest competition, the Indian Company introduced two other models namely, the single-cylinder 220 cc Arrow and the 440 cc Scout. An active pace of marketing accompanied their launch. In spite of that, the reaction in the market was not as expected. The few bikes that were bought didn't give adequate satisfaction because they lacked reliability.
The British pound versus the dollar, showed a deteriorating position of the British pound in 1949. Due to this, import prices came down, and therefore, the Indian Company was under untold distress. A British company named the Brockhouse Ltd came forward to give financial assistance to the Indian Company. Following this, it bought the whole Indian Company right away in the next year.
As the V-twin failed, Indian could no longer regain its position, and was broken into two parts. One part took over the manufacturing, while the other was intended for sales.
Generally, America experienced stressful circumstances during 1949. Economically speaking, inflation and a simultaneous devaluation in the British pound were unfortunate. These brought about cheaper British imports, which could in no way be resisted. Consequently, the distress caused to the Indian Motorcycle Company deepened. As expected by the miserable turn of events, the company was terminated by the end of the next four years.
In fact, the first victorious atomic test of the Soviets which happened in July 1949 didn't produce favorable circumstances. In 1949, anything new that might be called 'good' may be the invention of bikini and the medical discovery of cortisone to aid the cure of arthritis.
But in 1949 America, the post-war baby boom was well underway. Former GIs were attending college, and the American suburb was starting its ascendancy toward the iconic mid-20th century American institution. The Indian Chief, which had been a standard police motorcycle for many years was actually gone from the scene, however. No Chiefs from the year 1949 are known to exist.
Instead, new models like the 149 Arrow and the Super Scout 249 were introduced that year. Unfortunately, they were not developed well enough for their quality to surpass the Indian reputation.
The Indian Company was saved by its release of the Dyna-Torque with vertical twin engines in the year 1949. But still, the import of Triumph and BSA brands from Britain was prevalent.
As a way to overcome the newest competition, the Indian Company introduced two other models namely, the single-cylinder 220 cc Arrow and the 440 cc Scout. An active pace of marketing accompanied their launch. In spite of that, the reaction in the market was not as expected. The few bikes that were bought didn't give adequate satisfaction because they lacked reliability.
The British pound versus the dollar, showed a deteriorating position of the British pound in 1949. Due to this, import prices came down, and therefore, the Indian Company was under untold distress. A British company named the Brockhouse Ltd came forward to give financial assistance to the Indian Company. Following this, it bought the whole Indian Company right away in the next year.
As the V-twin failed, Indian could no longer regain its position, and was broken into two parts. One part took over the manufacturing, while the other was intended for sales.
Generally, America experienced stressful circumstances during 1949. Economically speaking, inflation and a simultaneous devaluation in the British pound were unfortunate. These brought about cheaper British imports, which could in no way be resisted. Consequently, the distress caused to the Indian Motorcycle Company deepened. As expected by the miserable turn of events, the company was terminated by the end of the next four years.
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