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Title: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: GregKhougaz on November 12, 2013, 02:20:55 AM

Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley WLD Solo Sport will be sold at a Mecum Auctions event in Anaheim, California. The bike still wears its original factory paint, and its odometer shows 21,000 miles.

The Harley's pedigree is fully documented, including a certificate of authenticity from McQueen's 1984 estate sale. It also comes with a few of McQueen's own tools, which were found in a frame-mounted tool box when the bike was first sold.

Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson heads to the auction block (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/11/11/steve-mcqueen-138-harley-davidson-heads-to-auction-block/?intcmp=features)

Big numbers.   :nervous:   What would you pay?    :nixweiss:

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: HILLSIDECYCLE.COM on November 12, 2013, 06:26:35 AM

I'd bet north of $75,000-80,000.00.
Scott

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 12, 2013, 08:22:44 AM

I would think over $ 100,000.00
Mike
 :drink:

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: ultrarider123 on November 12, 2013, 08:41:42 AM

This was on Foxnews.com this morning....very interesting read and thanks for posting it here, Greg.  The '38 flathead alone in that kind of shape should be a catch but with Mr. McQueen's ownership to go along with it?  I'll conservatively guess $150,000 and will not be surprised if it goes for much more.

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: porthole on November 12, 2013, 11:12:46 AM

Steve's other famous bike, 62 Triumph

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: Porschestan on November 14, 2013, 12:46:11 AM

Quote from: GregKhougaz on November 12, 2013, 02:20:55 AM

Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley WLD Solo Sport will be sold at a Mecum Auctions event in Anaheim, California. The bike still wears its original factory paint, and its odometer shows 21,000 miles.

The Harley's pedigree is fully documented, including a certificate of authenticity from McQueen's 1984 estate sale. It also comes with a few of McQueen's own tools, which were found in a frame-mounted tool box when the bike was first sold.

Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson heads to the auction block (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/11/11/steve-mcqueen-138-harley-davidson-heads-to-auction-block/?intcmp=features)

Big numbers.   :nervous:   What would you pay?    :nixweiss:

I would really love to own that bike! But I am certain it will garner a massive price...above my pay grade!

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: Skillet on November 14, 2013, 01:23:37 AM

Way out of my league foe sure.

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: ice6900 on November 14, 2013, 08:52:52 AM

Keeps us posted with the final sale price!

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: Grizzly on December 30, 2013, 06:36:07 PM

Did anyone ever hear what the final bid was for the bike?

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: ultrarider123 on December 30, 2013, 06:51:12 PM

Griz, Mr. McQueen's 1938 HD sold for $125,000

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: tweeter13 on December 30, 2013, 06:54:36 PM

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=AN1113-175374

Not sure I would have paid this much but would like to have had it. 


Todd

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: SanJuanRon on December 30, 2013, 07:10:25 PM

I thought it would sell for more than the $125k.  Somebody got a deal.  :)
SJ Ron

Title: Re: Steve McQueen's 1938 Harley-Davidson Heads to Auction
Post by: Grizzly on December 30, 2013, 09:35:02 PM

Quote from: Haird on December 30, 2013, 06:51:12 PM

Griz, Mr. McQueen's 1938 HD sold for $125,000

Thanks!

Nice collector's item, but that IS a lot of coin!