An avid racer and mechanic, mcqueen owned a diverse and impressive collection of. Steve mcqueen s love for motorcycles is well documented, he owned many over the course of his life, including indians, triumphs, husqvarnas, hondas, and. Steve mcqueen jumps on his motorcycle and leads the way in this thrillpacked adventure that blends top stars, a truelife wwii saga and hollywoods gift for. Steve mcqueen jumps on his motorcycle and leads the way in this thrillpacked adventure that blends top stars, a truelife wwii saga and hollywoods gift for storytelling into a bravura, blockbuster film. Previously owned by the man with the midas touch, steve mcqueen. Following is an inside look at three of mcqueen bikes from the book. The bike was featured in the recently released book mcqueen s. His image continues to appear in advertising and pop culture and his fan base spans from car lovers to racing enthusiasts to motorcycle obsessives. Number 291 of only 1,100 that were manufacted worldwide and it comes with all necessary paperwork and documentation including the certificate of authenticity. Mcqueen s machines book while other steve mcqueen books focus on the man, this piece is all about the hardware. The longdeparted steve mcqueen is still the coolest man on two wheels. Steve mcqueens introduction to triumph motorcycles. Even thirty years after his death, steve mcqueen remains a cultural icon. This was due in part to the influences of his flying instructor, sammy mason, masons son pete, and barbara herself.
On this day in 1930 actor steve mcqueen, the king of cool, was born. He is the author and photographer of several books, including motorbooks bestselling 365 cars you must drive 2006, my first car 2011, mcqueens machines 2010, and mcqueens motorcycles 2017. Over 25 years after his untimely death from mesothelioma in 1980, steve mcqueen is still considered hip and cool, and he endures as an icon of popular culture. Steve mcqueens cyclone could become the third million. Thirty years after the stars death, mcqueen s steely charisma still holds our attention. Raced in district 37 1970 400 cross just like in on any sunday featured in matt stone book mcqueen machines ii and a story in marshall terrill tribute book to steve mcqueen california title. Motorcycle hall of fame this is because even two decades after his death, mcqueen was still remembered for his positive message about motorsports and racing. Get an intimate look at his coolest bikes right here, right now, in mcqueen s motorcycles. Mcqueen s motorcycles is a book that, as you may have guessed, details the king of cools motorcycle passion, right from his first ever bike a 1946 indian chief complete with.
December to present his new book mcqueens motorcycles. Here are the bikes that he made famous on screen and off. Mcqueen s 1970 husqvarna husky 400 cross he used in what is considered to be one of the best and most important motorcycle documentaries ever produced, on any sunday, is the one that. Incredible neverbeforeseen footage shows steve mcqueen. Steve mcqueen is so associated with motorcycles and racing in general that he was inducted into the american motorcyclists associations motorcycle hall of fame in 1999.
The one and only king of cool remains a legend today, a rebel youth, loved to race, collected cars and motorbikes, charismatic with a natural sense of style. Sam page o few actors are as linked to the cars they drove as steve mcqueen, and now you can learn more about this icons passion for motoring in mcqueen s machines. Get an intimate look at his coolest bikes right here, right now, in mcqueens motorcycles. The german military used various bmw rides throughout the war, but none had survived in good enough condition to be used in the film.
By the worlds standards, acting legend steve mcqueen had it all. Steve bought this on same day as the 1970 250 used at lake elsinore. Get a closeup look at the automobiles and motorcycles in mcqueen s garage, those he drove in movies and others he raced. In fact, mcqueen even did mechanical work on james deans motorcycle, but dean had no clue who mcqueen was. Steve mcqueen 1st 1970 husqvarna 400 cross sold husky. His bestknown films included the magnificent seven, the great escape, the sand pebbles, bullitt, and the thomas crown affair. Hollywood behind the iron curtaineditorial by rin tanaka and sean kelly. The motorcycles used during chase scene in film the great escape were 1961 triumph tr6 trophy models disguised as german bmw r75 motorcycles. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon.
Mcqueen s machines, the cars and bikes of a hollywood icon, by matt stone. Mcqueens motorcycles, matt stone, dave ekins, ebook. The star of the movie, steve mcqueen, did much of the riding for the film himself, although bud ekins performed the famous jump scene as mcqueen s stunt double. The cb450 is an important motorcycle in the history of honda, and in the history of japanese motorcycles in general. My secret hollywood life with elvis presley, steve mcqueen and the smiling cobra by barbara leigh 4. Incredible neverbeforeseen behind the scenes footage from the filming of the 1963 film the great escape starring steve mcqueen has been unearthed after.
The steve mcqueen look book from desert motorcycle races to iconic films, the 90 on and offscreen looks that prove mcqueen truly was the king of cool by scott christia n and zena woznia k. Steve mcqueen s brand of cool has no expiration date. There is a certain magic with anything associated with steve mcqueen. In his movies, mcqueen s character always had an envyinducing motorcycle or car, but in his personal life, motorcycles were always mcqueen s first true love. Steve mcqueen, steve mcqueens motororcycles, matt stone, the great. With a foreword by steve s son, chad mcqueen, and a wealth of details about of the stars racing career, stunt work, and car and motorcycle collecting, mcqueen s machines draws a fascinating picture of one outsized mans driving passion. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueen s life. But it wasnt until he placed his faith in jesus that he found the ultimate source of satisfaction. Both had similar facts about his life but both took very different paths and highlighted very different data points.
Mcqueen s motorcycles pdf download full pdf read book page. Easily overlooked detractions i suppose in an otherwise mustown book for anyone who loves motorcycles and history without bias towards brand or type. The bikes steve mcqueen rode in the 60s were modified street bikes. Although steve mcqueen did his own motorcycle riding, there was one stunt he did not perform. From living on the streets to complicated marriages, this. Rick goes out to see a motorcycle owned by one of his favorite actors, but when the owner highballs him, he must become the king of cool himself in. Still a valuable book for a motorcycle enthusiast and steve mcqueen fan.
Your coffee table will look much better with this visual recount of motorbike history. Steve mcqueen stretches some rope across a road after escaping in order to get a motorcycle. But while mcqueen struggled in his early career, dean shot to success. Steve mcqueen, a macho, laconic american movie star of the 1960s and 70s. Here are the top 10 best books on steve mcqueen that you will learn about the man. Cool and stoical, his loner heroes spoke through actions and rarely with words. Memories of steve mcqueen and bullitt by tony piazza, filming soldier i.
The magazine reporter deftly noted that mcqueen built on what dean accomplished in the 1950s and took advantage of the antiestablishment phenomena of the 1960s. Steve mcqueens motorcycles riding with the king of cool. Get the best deals on steve mcqueen photo when you shop the largest online selection at. The longdeparted steve mcqueen is still the coolest man on tw. Matt stones new book, mcqueens motorcyclesracing and riding. Steve mcqueens triumph tr6r motorbike from classic 1963. From desert motorcycle races to iconic films, the 90 on and offscreen looks that prove mcqueen truly was the king of cool. The life and legend of a hollywood icon is the place to start. If all you knew about steve mcqueen was that he was a success on tv, in the movies and did some racing with cars and motorcycles, well, you. In this new book, pastor greg laurie with marshall terrill tells the littleknown story of mcqueen s lifechanging encounter with christ. Steve mcqueen s triumph tr6r motorbike from classic 1963 war epic is restored to glory after lying forgotten in a barn for two decades. Browse through these galleries to explore the machines he made famous both on and off screen.
In 2017, pastor greg laurie explored the littleknown religious side of the actor in his book steve mcqueen. Things we didnt know about the movie the great escape. Based upon the metisse mk3 that since the 1960s has been the classwinning off road motorcycle the mcqueen desert racer was further modified to suit the personal requirements of steve mcqueen but also the physical demands of desert racing. The last mile, writes of mcqueen s becoming an evangelical christian toward the end of his life. He was the ultracool male film star of the 1960s, and rose from a troubled youth spent in reform schools to being the worlds most popular actor. His goal is to make it to switzerland to escape his german pursuers. Mcqueen s machines motorbooks, 2007 by matt stone celebrates major motorhead and famous actor steve mcqueen and his passion as a car enthusiast, racer, and motorcyclist. The steve mcqueen look book steve mcqueen motorcycle. Steve mcqueen vintage one finger salute vintage motorcycle triumph new poster steve mcqueen on his triumph motorcycle during the filming of the great escape movie. Mcqueen s third wife, barbara minty mcqueen, in her book steve mcqueen. This is because even two decades after his death, mcqueen was still remembered.
171 1208 840 558 1331 1212 1454 1284 509 157 420 245 673 524 1275 784 885 761 1464 460 398 308 189 383 1151 557 1553 1134 827 521 441 1156 982 1402 276 284 1358