Immerse into a time when riding a motorcycle still was an adventure, roads were more like tracks and service stations were almost non-existent. The red bikes from Springfield were highly popular in Europe before WWII, which author Egbert F. Eschenbacher impressively proves with contemporary illustrative material such as photos, brochures, newspaper clippings and advertising material. In particular Indian’s bestseller, the model Scout found many enthusiasstic followers in the Old World. Many previously unreleased pictures show the machines and owners in contemporary environments and thus form an impressive and highly interesting view into motorcycle history.