A 2009 Triumph Bonneville Bud Ekins Desert Scrambler Special motorcycle that belonged to Hollywood start Brad Pitt will be put under the hammer this Saturday (17 February) by international auctioneer Coys at its London Motorcycle Show auction at the ExCeL show.
This Triumph was commissioned as a special edition and is one of only three made to celebrate the life of Bud Ekins, the stunt double and best friend of Steve McQueen, who passed away in 2008.
It was built by Brad Holstein on behalf of Triumph and given to Brad Pitt as a gift reportedly from the Ocean’s Eleven producer Jerry Weintraub, with the petrol cap engraved with his birthday message. In good all-round condition, the bike retains its registration plates and is estimated at £20,000 – £30,000.
Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys, said: “We are excited to be back at the London motorcycle how for our third bike auction in the capital. We have a stunning selection of motorcycles on offer, including this special Triumph evocating the sled racers that Steve McQueen and Bud Ekins used to race in the 1960s.”
The auction also features a C.1953 Matchless G45 (£38,000 – £45,000), a 1978 Ducati 900 SS Desmo NCR Replica (£19,000 – £26,000), a 1949 HRD Vincent Rapide Series C 998cc (£54,000 – £59,000) and a 1955 Vincent Grey Flash Replica 500 cc (£22,000 – £28,000).
Other motorcycles on offer include the 26th out of the 50 produced 2016 Norton Domiracer (£35,000 -£45,000), an original UK delivered 1996 Honda RVF750R/RC45 (£25,000 – £30,000), a 1938 Ariel Square Four (£12,000 – £17,000), a 1976 Laverda 3C (£13,000 – £16,000) and a 1930 Rudge Ulster to Grand Prix Specification (£12,000 – £16,000).