Wednesday, June 3, 2009

King Of Cool

If you're a collector of vintage motorcycles you should know that Steve McQueen's 1929 Scott 596cc Super Squirrel will be auctioned off in New York on June 11. The bike will be part of an auction that includes some of the cool one's classic watches. The bike was restored, painted and pinstriped in the 1970s by the legendary Kenny "Von Dutch" Howard. The bike features the infamous Von Dutch 'flying eyeball' logo affixed in cloisonné to the toolbox, while the Scott Motorcycle Company logos are all hand-painted and finished in gold leaf. Until recently the bike was on display at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and is estimated at $80,000 - $120,000.
 
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