1939 Indian Four (Kries Estate Collection)

Please Note: This bike is a part of the James Richard Kries Estate Collection. As it is part of an estate, we do not have any history for these bikes.

After Indian got a wake up call with the commercial flop that was the upside-down Four, they went back to the inlet over exhaust arrangement for their Model 438, which featured completely enclosed valve gear and aluminum heads. The model mostly carried over into 1939, and some consider these to be the finest, most collectible Indian ever built.

The 1,265cc engine produced 45 horsepower, good for a 95 mph top speed once you ran through the three speeds in the transmission.

This example is VIN: DCH356. The seller titled it in 1980, it was previously titled in Ohio.

The odometer shows 18,452 miles.

Maintenance:
We do not have any maintenance history for this bike.

Modifications:
We believe this Indian is stock.

Inside of the tanks:

It is riding on Goodyear tires that have aged out.

The sale includes five keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Miami, Florida, this Indian is offered on a clean Florida title.

Have any Indian Four stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Location	Miami, Florida
Year	1939
Make	Indian
Model	Four
Mileage	18,452
VIN	DCH356
Title	Clean
Title State/Country	Florida
Private Party/Dealership	Private Party
Additional Charges	No

Total Bids Placed: 47

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: t***********l

Bidder Name	Bidding Time	Bid	Auto
t***********l	January 7, 2026 12:03 pm PST	$61,100
s**********e	January 7, 2026 12:03 pm PST	$61,000	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s**********e	January 7, 2026 12:01 pm PST	$60,600	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 12:01 pm PST	$60,500
s**********e	January 7, 2026 12:00 pm PST	$60,200	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 12:00 pm PST	$60,100
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:59 am PST	$57,400	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f**r	January 7, 2026 11:59 am PST	$57,300
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:59 am PST	$57,200	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:59 am PST	$57,100
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:58 am PST	$56,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:58 am PST	$56,000
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:57 am PST	$55,200	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:57 am PST	$55,100
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:56 am PST	$55,000	Reserve
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:56 am PST	$53,000	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:56 am PST	$52,300	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:56 am PST	$52,200
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:54 am PST	$52,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:54 am PST	$52,000
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:53 am PST	$51,600	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:53 am PST	$51,500
s**********e	January 7, 2026 11:53 am PST	$50,200	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 7, 2026 11:53 am PST	$50,100
s**********e	January 6, 2026 12:00 am PST	$47,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 6, 2026 12:00 am PST	$47,000
s**********e	January 5, 2026 11:59 pm PST	$46,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t***********l	January 5, 2026 11:59 pm PST	$46,000
s**********e	January 5, 2026 5:06 pm PST	$45,600
r********7	January 5, 2026 5:06 pm PST	$45,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r********7	January 3, 2026 11:12 pm PST	$45,100
s**********e	January 3, 2026 11:12 pm PST	$45,000	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s**********e	January 3, 2026 5:31 pm PST	$42,800	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
l*******s	January 3, 2026 5:31 pm PST	$42,700
s**********e	January 2, 2026 5:33 pm PST	$40,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r********7	January 2, 2026 5:33 pm PST	$40,000
s**********e	January 2, 2026 5:33 pm PST	$35,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r********7	January 2, 2026 5:33 pm PST	$35,000
s**********e	January 1, 2026 7:54 am PST	$30,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
y*****f	January 1, 2026 7:54 am PST	$30,000
s**********e	January 1, 2026 7:54 am PST	$15,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
y*****f	January 1, 2026 7:54 am PST	$15,000
s**********e	January 1, 2026 7:21 am PST	$1,300	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r*******5	January 1, 2026 7:21 am PST	$1,200
s**********e	January 1, 2026 6:44 am PST	$1,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r*******5	January 1, 2026 6:44 am PST	$1,000
s**********e	December 31, 2025 4:15 pm PST	$1
Auction started	December 31, 2025 1:28 pm PST