Steve Mcqueen 1963 Triumph Bonneville

Home automotive news steve mcqueen s 1963 triumph bonneville goes for 84 240 04 04 2020 steve mcqueen s 1963 triumph bonneville goes for 84 240.

Steve mcqueen 1963 triumph bonneville.

Bonhams butterfields auctioned last saturday at the quail lodge in carmel valley. Steve mcqueen s 1963 triumph bonneville modified by bud elkins actor steve mcqueen and his stunt double bud ekins were the closest of mates for most of mcqueen s acting racing career. Steve and bud s friend kenny howard better known as von dutch painted the bike. Motorcycle enthusiast with cash to spare.

Limited edition triumph motorcycle designed in tribute to steve mcqueen inspired by the classic triumph trophy tr6 as ridden by mcqueen in the great escape based on the triumph bonneville t100 only 1 100 being sold worldwide each model individually numbered with a plaque on the handlebar clamp military. Last month we broke the news that steve mcqueen s mercedes benz 300 sel was being auctioned off in nyc. The legendary ultra cool film star of the 1960s steve mcqueen had an impressive arsenal in his garage including a 1934 indian sport scout a 1976 porsche 930 turbo carrera and a 1967 ferrari 275 gtb 4 another one of his gems is this 1963 triumph bonneville motorcycle which was heavily modified for off road racing. Only about 100 miles on it.

Bud ekins built this bike for cow trailing and desert racing. Dual new amal 930 carbs. Both the men had many attributes in common apart from both of them growing from humble beginnings. Steve mcqueen s 1963 triumph bonneville.

Everything is powder coated except for frame. Original era primary cover. Up for auction is the 1963 triumph bonneville desert sled. These include a military style khaki green paint job a stencil style triumph logo on the tank and a licensed print of mcqueens s signature on the side.

The new triumph steve mcqueen edition is based on the triumph bonneville t100 but with styling and feature enhancements that recall the 1963 original. Steve mcqueen was one who favoured the bonneville and particularly the tt special over the trophy as for desert riding. Modified by mcqueen s good friend and stunt driver bud ekins and painted by the legendary von dutch it s expected to go for. 1963 triumph bonneville t140 63 triumph bonneville 650.

Serial numbers indicate it was built up from a 1963 triumph bonneville. 3 25 3 60 19 ft 120 90 18 rear cheng shin nylon tires. Now we can reveal that his equally beloved 1963 triumph bonneville will be sold at bonhams las vegas motorcycle auction at bally s hotel casino on jan. The offered motorcycle is a tangible artifact of the long standing friendship between ekins and mcqueen.

My feeling has been that the triumph bonneville 650 cc has been best for the desert until recently when the lightweights started to nip at its tail.