November 19, 2002
 Newport Beach, CA - (MCNW) Two
Indian Chief motorcycles that appeared in the film, "T3:
Rise of the Machines", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger,
were auctioned to supporters of California's Proposition
49, brining in more than $80,000. The proposition, which
received voter approval on November 5th, is designed to
increase state grants for before and after-school
programs in elementary and middle schools. These
programs will provide tutoring, homework assistance, and
educational enrichment to children throughout the state.
"I am very thankful to the generous bidders who have
contributed to the Proposition 49 campaign," said Mr.
Schwarzenegger, architect and sponsor of Proposition 49.
"I have been riding Indian motorcycles for years, both
on and off screen and I am happy that these Chiefs were
also such a big hit at these fundraising auctions,"
Schwarzenegger continued.
The first Chief was sold at a
fundraiser in Newport Beach for $45,000 along with the
Terminator costume worn by Schwarzenegger during the
filming of T3. The winning bidder plans to loan the
motorcycle and costume to the Orange County Sheriff's
Department for use in its after-school DARE anti-drug
program.
The second Chief was sold for $40,000 at subsequent
fundraiser in the San Francisco area.
Indian Motorcycle Corporation provided eight
motorcycles during the filming of Terminator 3, each of
which was configured as a specially made police machine.
Mr. Schwarzenegger rode the motorcycle during a chase
scene in the film. "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,"
a highly anticipated franchise sequel, is scheduled for
release on July 3, 2003.
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