Charles B. Franklin Who knew? And a Dub an All!

[DrFarkoff]

[FONT=Arial,helvetica][FONT=Arial,helvetica][h=2]Indian Scout Designer Honoured by Dublin Plaque[/h] Few folk know that the iconic Indian Scout and Indian Chief models were designed by an expat Irishman who was Ireland's first big international star of motorcycle racing. A group of Dubliners unveiled a plaque dedicated to the life and achievements of Ireland's unsung hero, Charles Franklin, as organiser Stuart Bobbett reports..

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http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/indian_scout_designer_honoured.html

 

[GerryC]

Interesting that & new to me

 

[ghost]

Very interesting indeed.

 

[frank1200]

Tony toner was on about that last night
He tried giving direction to the house
Very interesting altogether


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[Glenboy]

I have a very interesting article about him from a few years ago - I can't seem to be able to put it up here but if anyone is interested send me a PM with your email address and I'll send it on

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Very interesting, thanks Dr.
Glenboig, PM sending...

 

[luke scott]

So not all "northsiders" are criminals

 

[GerryC]

So not all "northsiders" are criminals

Or cowboys either - they are Indians