Motorcycles From Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper to be Auctioned
Press Release | September 24, 2018
Celebrity motorcycles and historical gems gather for inaugural October sale at Barber Motorsports Museum.
Celebrity motorcycles and historical gems gather for inaugural October sale at Barber Motorsports Museum
This is a press release from Barber Motorsports Museum…
Los Angeles, CA (September 24, 2018) – As with McQueen’s “Husky,” these motorcycles represent early motocross models and the out-of-doors action sought by these leading men of the silver screen.
Husqvarna – Steve McQueen, 1970
Featured will be the 1967 CZ 250 – an uncommon Czech motorcycle lauded for its off-road nimbleness – ridden by Paul Newman in the movie Sometimes a Great Notion. Peter Fonda rode a 1968 Bultaco Pursang 250 – a popular go-anywhere dirt bike from Spain – in the opening scene of Easy Rider that will be offered. And Dennis Hopper’s 1970 Husqvarna 250 Cross, a Swedish make celebrated for its motocross capabilities, is also starring.
CZ – Paul Newman, 1967
Bultaco – Peter Fonda, 1968
Husqvarna – Dennis Hopper, 1970
Furthermore, two other motorcycles owned by Steve McQueen – in addition to his Husqvarna – will be offered: a highly sought after 1953 Vincent Comet Series C from England and an unusual and attractive Danish 1939 Nimbus Model C Luxus with Sidecar.
1953 Vincent Comet Series C – Steve McQueen, 1953
1939 Nimbus Model C Luxus with Sidecar, Steve McQueen, 1939
And it’s not just celebrity motorcycles that will be the stars in October. Other highlights include rare vintage motorcycles, such as the oldest original Vincent Black Lighting – the “holy grail” of motorcycles and the model that currently holds the world auction record; pedigree racing bikes, such as the Ducati NCR AMA Pro winner; and wonderful classics from American, European and Japanese manufacturers.
Vincent Black Lightning, 1949
Vincent Black Lightning, 1949
Vincent Black Lightning, 1949
1928 Windhoff 746cc Four
Scheduled for Saturday, October 6 at the famous Barber Motorsports Museum near Birmingham, Alabama, Bonhams’ auction of collectors’ motorcycles will be hosted in concert with the annual Barber Vintage Festival. To register to bid and learn more, visit Bonhams.com/Barber.
