Photo – #278 Steve – McQueen with his immaculate 333cc Triumph [BNX 822B] ISDT 1964 (François Gragnon)

speedtracktales.com

Steve McQueen faisait partie de l'équipe américaine le 1er juin 1964 lors du 39e International Six Day avec le numéro '278' sur sa Triumph Trophy 1964 TR6C 750 ISDT. - source Cars & Motorbikes Stars of the Golden era.

The legend in all his glory. Steve McQueen geared up for #ISDT in 1964 wearing the original 500tx.

Bell Announces Partnership With The Steve McQueen Estate

Custom 500 Six Day McQueen helmet and limited-edition apparel will launch collaboration. Bell is proud to announce a partnership with the Steve McQueen Estate to launch a series of helmets and apparel paying homage to the original King of Cool – the first helmet in the series is a Custom 500 Six Day McQueen, a period correct replica of the helmet McQueen wore while competing in the 1964 International Six Day Trial off road race. McQueen was selected to represent the U.S. along with a group of other American riders, including McQueen’s close friend and desert racing legend Bud Ekins, as the first Americans to participate in the competition. The number 278 Triumph TR6SC, a Barbour waxed-canvas jacket, and McQueen’s Bell helmet have become synonymous with his role in the race and can be seen in hundreds of now famous photos. It’s a style and look that is still emulated more than sixty years later.

“Bell is excited to partner with the McQueen Estate on this iconic helmet,” said Simon Fisher, Category Manager at Bell. “As the first name in helmets, it only makes sense that Bell collaborates with the McQueen Estate on bringing to life the Six Day racing replica. This collaboration represents a golden era of motorcycling that both McQueen and Bell helped shape.” Bell will offer this Steve McQueen replica Custom 500 in a beautiful blue and white paint scheme, with subtle red accents just like the helmet McQueen wore during the competition. “Steve” is written in a playful font on the back of the helmet adding a unique touch along with a period-correct 510 visor. The helmet will also come with a special 278 decal featuring Steve McQueen’s name and the 1964 ISDT details, showcasing its authenticity and significance. A special keychain featuring McQueen’s name will also come with the helmet, which will be shipped in a beautiful black leather helmet bag.

“My Dad loved riding motorcycles more than anything” said Chad McQueen son of Steve McQueen. “Much of my childhood memories with my dad revolve around motorcycles. We loved going on two wheeled adventures together and I’m thrilled to see this helmet come back to life considering my dad and I always wore bell helmets. Celebrating my dad’s passion for motorcycling and his role as an ambassador for off road-racing. My kids and I couldn’t be prouder of this partnership.” “Motorcycling has long been a part of the McQueen legacy,” said Molly McQueen, granddaughter of Steve McQueen. “So many iconic images tied to my grandfather’s legacy include motorcycles. This is a special opportunity to honor his memory through a hobby that is so deeply linked to who he was.” The Custom 500 itself is an icon – paying respects to the original Bell TX open face helmet, which revolutionized auto and motorcycle racing and paved the way for future innovations in head protection such as the Moto-3. This authentic replica which bears McQueen’s name and is a must-have for enthusiasts, collectors and McQueen fans alike.

Available online at (Bell Cruiser 2023 Custom 500 SE Adult Helmet (Steve McQueen Blue/White) | Bell Helmets) in sizes S through XL, and at Bell authorised retailers. The Custom 500 Six Day McQueen will retail starting at £199.99 this Spring. Along with the helmet, a limited run of apparel featuring imagery of McQueen will be available for short time. To learn more about Custom 500 Six Day McQueen, visit Bell Helmets UK and follow Bell Helmets Powersports UK on Facebook and Instagram. For more Bell Helmets UK news check out our dedicated page Bell Helmets UK News Find a local dealer at www.bellhelmets.co.uk/find-a-retailer/ or head to the official Bell Helmets UK website bellhelmets.co.uk

Read the full article

King of Cool: 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition No. 0278 — same as McQueen’s number plate in the 1964 ISDT. Hitting the @mecum_auctions block next weekend to support Boys Republic, where Steve spent 18 months as a teenager and supported throughout his life. Details today on BikeBound.com!

The famous #278 British Triumph, The incredible American Rider...it’s Steve McQueen during ISDT (International Six Days of Trial) 1964

2017/1964 Triumph Scrambler ISDT by Special Car Store Via Flickr: 2017/1964 Triumph Scrambler ISDT at Friends of Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show 2019 to benefit Boys Republic, Chino Hills CA A7R08913hd

Barbour International, in exclusive partnership with Macy’s, introduces its latest collaboration with actor Steve McQueen, one of the most prominent advocates of Barbour International of his time.

Established in 1936, the Scottish brand was inspired by motorcycle culture, designed specifically for the International Six Days Trial (ISDT) competition where, in 1964, McQueen himself wore a Barbour International waxed cotton suit. Today, Barbour International is world-renowned for the protection and functionality they offer motorcyclists.

That very inspiration, fused with McQueen’s passion for riding, lent itself to a natural partnership that celebrates McQueen’s effortless sense of style, unique carefree attitude, and sophisticated masculinity.

The 15-piece collection includes the Barbour international Duke Wax Jacket with upper and lower pockets and medium weight thornproof wax, the Gear Quilt with zip fastening capabilities and concealed rear studded vents, and the Ashbury Wax with oversized chest pockets and flag at the chest.

The collection is now available online and will be featured in 30 Macy’s retail locations across the U.S. from September 1. The collection will kick off with a window at Macy’s Herald Square as of August 26.

1964, Steve McQueen formed and funded the very first USA team of motorcycle racers (Steve McQueen, Bud and Dave Ekins, Cliff Coleman, and John Steen) to represent America at the 1964 International Six Day Trials (ISDT). The 1964 ISDT would take place in the Communist Eastern bloc during the height of the Cold War. On September 5, 1964 in a packed hall in Erfurt, East Germany complete with a large picture of Walter Ulbricht, the then leader of the German Democratic Republic, McQueen — in what has been reported as one of the proudest moments of his life — carried the ‘Stars and Stripes’ for the US team at the opening ceremony.

The Green Legend – An FCR Custom Triumph In The Spirit Of Steve McQueen

The Green Legend is one of the most famous custom motorcycles built by French garage FCR Original, it started life as a standard Triumph Bonneville (865cc model) but it received a comprehensive rebuild that left it looking like it just rolled out of Bud Ekins’ California workshop in 1965.

Steve McQueen famously rode a modified Triumph TR6 desert sled throughout much of the 1960s, he was an accomplished motorcycle racer in his own right and competed in many off-road motorcycle races under the pseudonym “Harvey Mushman” to stay anonymous.

In 1964 Steve McQueen joined with Bud Ekins, Dave Ekins, Cliff Coleman, and John Steen to represent the United States at the 1964 International Six Days Trial held in East Germany. This was one of the world’s pre-eminent off-road racing events and the American team excelled, sadly a pair of accidents took out Steve McQueen (bent frame) and Bud Ekins (broken ankle), but the remaining two members finished.

Triumph has been capitalizing on the McQueen connection for decades now, they released a special version of their Scrambler model that was designed to evoke the spirit of the bike used by McQueen to jump the border fence in The Great Escape, and McQueen has fuelled much of their apparel collection as well.

What the team at FCR Originals did with the Bonneville was something Triumph could never have done – it’ll never pass emissions or noise restrictions but as it’s not a new production bike none of that really matters.

The build process started with a full teardown, the frame and swing arm were sent away for nickel plating and the original spoked wheels were fitted with chunky Continental TKC80 tires. The original exhaust was replaced with period-correct twin scrambler pipes with no baffling, and the racing number plate is used as a leg-saving heat shield on the right side.

The rear frame loop was cropped and a new seat by Proust Saddlery was added, and the original fuel tank was stripped and repainted in traditional green with Husqvarna-influenced chromed knee panels on each side. The headlight was deleted and replaced with a number plate, a subtle small LED headlight is installed discreetly in the lower left corner of the plate to provide illumination at night.

A smaller brake light was fitted in the rear, and very discreet indicators were fitted front and back to ensure the bike is road legal – there is a license plate too but it was left off for the photoshoot for authentic purposes.

In order to improve ground clearance and off-road ability a pair of new rear shock absorbers were fitted, they’re longer than the originals and offer full adjustment which allows the bike to be set up to suit different riders. Fork boots were installed up front to keep the fork oil clean, and the gearbox cover was drilled to lower weight and give a more traditional look.

A new set of higher, wider, braced handlebars were fitted and FCR sourced correct alloy fenders for both the front and rear. The completed bike is something that would have looked immediately familiar to McQueen back in 1965, and it wouldn’t have looked a whisker out of place on the starting line of the ISDT.

If you’d like to see more from FCR Original or order your own custom, you can click here to visit their website.

  Additional information courtesy of Pipeburn

Images: Mitch Canon

The post The Green Legend – An FCR Custom Triumph In The Spirit Of Steve McQueen appeared first on Silodrome.

source https://silodrome.com/custom-triumph-scrambler-mcqueen/

Barbour International SS19 LFWM Presentation

In 1936, Duncan Barbour, the third generation of the Barbour family and himself a keen motorcyclist, launched the first Barbour International motorcycle suit.  It was designed and named after the 1936 International Six Day Trials (ISDT), the same trials that actor Steve McQueen would later compete in wearing Barbour International in 1964.  Eight decades on from this first Barbour International suit, the Spring Summer 19 Barbour International collections combine a heritage of authenticity and tradition with modernity in a wardrobe of clothes, accessories and footwear that celebrate ‘The Badge of an Original.’

  Within the Barbour International Originals and Sport collections, the focus is on bold motorcycle inspired colours of black, white and yellow alongside primary colours of red, green and blue.  Biker style jackets in a rugged casual construction take centre stage alongside tonal sweats, hoodies, tees, shorts and track pants.

Both collections combine effortlessly in the same colour palette while offering a choice of fit and style from the more relaxed and traditional Barbour International Originals to the directional, on trend ‘ath-leisure’ look of Barbour International Sport.  Graphic tees are up to the minute with bold statement stripes and hoodies in striking contrast colours.  Smart polos in bright colours of blue, green and red contrast with two tone colours and biker fashionable black and white.  Designed to be worn across all Barbour International collections, these are modern co-ordinated pieces, ideal for today’s lifestyle.  For the first time at LFWM, Barbour International footwear is showcased.  A collection of cupsole, runner and low profile sneakers cover everything from clean lace to toe style through to runners.  Vibrant striped branding, flyknits in two colour weaves, old school style in nylons and suedes plus more technical and tonal materials create a more casual designed to co-ordinate and complement the Barbour International collections.

Paul Wilkinson, Global Marketing and Commercial Director, Barbour International said: “It is really exciting to showcase Barbour International at this season’s London Fashion Week Men’s.  The brand has come a long way since 1936 when Duncan Barbour introduced the first motorcycling suit yet it has stayed true to its biking heritage.  The distinctive Barbour International black and yellow badge signifies a brand that is authentic, real and truly original.”

https://vimeo.com/272169605/badb11e6a9

The showcase was attended by the likes of David Gandy, Georgia Toffolo, Jim Chapman, Oliver Proudlock, Joel Dommett, Johannes Huebl, Richard Biedul, Toby Huntington-Whitely and Eric Underwood.

https://vimeo.com/272169605/badb11e6a9

https://vimeo.com/272169605/badb11e6a9

Barbour International SS19 LFWM Presentation Barbour International SS19 LFWM Presentation In 1936, Duncan Barbour, the third generation of the Barbour family and himself a keen motorcyclist, launched the first Barbour International motorcycle suit. 

Steve McQueen 1964 ISDT

Photo of Steve McQueen ISDT 1964(Courtesy FIM / Paris Match)

speedtracktales.com

Photo of USA Team Triumph Riders #278 – Steve McQueen and #276 – Cliff Coleman ISDT 1964

speedtracktales.com

Photo and a rare glimse of a different view of a famous time check stop where riders awaiting for their time to arrive to enter the check usually stop to chat, tinker with bikes and relive sketchy moments they just avoided. To the left of the picture is #276 – Cliff Coleman and #270 – A Bates AJS of Britain who waits for his minute to come up to get his card stamped. ISDT 1964

speedtracktales.com

Photo – Steve McQueen flying the flag for team USA ISDT 1964 (François Gragnon)

speedtracktales.com