Jack Daniel’s limited edition Indian Chief Vintage auctioned for 1,50,000 dollars (Rs 1 core). The motorcycle was auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas and raised the money for the benefit of Operation Ride Home. This program assists active duty US military personnel in travelling home to visit their families through a partnership with the Armed Services YMCA.
150 individually numbered 2016 Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Vintage and Indian Springfield motorcycle models were made available for purchase on March 4, 2016, for 29,999 dollars (Rs 20 lakh). All but number 001 of the 150-unit production run sold in eight hours on the first day of availability, with that first unit being saved for this auction.
Collector Vincent Amato won the bidding and will take the motorcycle home to display in his collection. And approximately 700 individuals – both service members and their families – will be reunited this holiday season thanks to this sale.
Steve Menneto, president of motorcycles for Polaris Industries said, “It’s fantastic to see these two great brands partner for such a worthy cause. Both Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s have a respect and admiration for our enlisted men and women, and bringing military families together for the holidays is something that is truly special.”
The motorcycle was created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery and designed in conjunction with KlockWerksKustom Cycles of Mitchell, S.D. Both models feature a list of accessories, as well as Jack Daniel’s-inspired custom paint and logos, badging, leather saddle and saddlebags.
For more information about Operation Ride Home, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.indianmotorcycle.com
