Steve McQueen Husqvarna motocross bike to go up for auction
by Tom Walsh
Motorbike enthusiasts will be able to get their hands on some unique memorabilia as Steve McQueen's motocross bike is due to go up for auction in California.
The famous movie star, and renowned motorbike lover, was the proud owner of a 1971 Husqvarna Moto-Cross 250, which will go under the hammer at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas.
McQueen's model comes with an invoice date of 19 October 1971 and states that Solar Productions, McQueen's production company, was the buyer of the vehicle.
When the movie star first purchased this motocross bike it cost just $898 (£543) but this figure is expected to soar given its prominence within the biking community.
Profiles in History stated: "This Husqvarna 250 Cross is just like the bike McQueen rode at Lake Elsinore when he competed and raced in 1970 and 1971 in 'expert' class.
"The motorcycle has been restored; with the exception of some paint loss on the front fender, it remains in excellent running condition."
It is not the first bike to be owned by McQueen that has gone under the hammer. In 2011, a 1971 Husqvarna 500 Cross model set a new world record after it was sold for $144,500.