WW2 Bikes. Whats the bike that steve mcqueen rides?and....
 

I saw a WW2 bike today. gorgeous. US army, speedo to 120mph, had a Thompson SMG leather gun pouch fitted to the front, no markings and a oiling recommendations plate on fuel tank. oh and a little plate on it saying "Caution - Do not exceed 65mph" on it.

Anyone got a clue what it was? Wouldnt mind restoring a WW2 bike.

oh, an it had a strange rear lights config.

It was a Triumph 500. T100 I believe is the model. It's actually a late 50s bike. No WW2 luncker could have performed like that. And, it's British, not German :confused:

Look closely, you'll see it's fitted with moto-x tyres ;)

UB

Cheers. no need to look closely. Have stonking great picture on bedroom wall!
Steve McQueen kicked ass!

http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/gif/t100-24.jpg

:)

http://www.calvmx.com/guestbook/images/great_escape.jpg

see?

:D

did mr McQueen do that himself?

http://www.bikemenu.com/photos/famou...20Escape02.jpg

Pic on my wall :D

Superb m8.:D Actually I see it has a trials tyre on the front and moto-x on the rear LOL.

If you're a fan don't forget the superb Prefab Sprout album of the same name. It's a classic.

http://www.leninimports.com/prefabssmcqpost1.jpg

UB:)

Steve Mcqueen did all his own stunts except the very long jump on the bike, that was done by his mate. I do like the part in the film where he chases himself on the bike (hes dressed as the german biker ;))
Great film :D and also rated as one of the best shots in the world (as in rifle shooting!).

Tony:D