In the beginning of June, Profiles in History is auctioning off some “Icons & Legends of Hollywood”. Normally I wouldn’t care about something like that, but there’s a few motorcycles that are on offer. Let’s check ’em out!
Lot 1323 – The 1991 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy used in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Estimated to sell between $200,000-$300,000.
“Without question, one of the most iconic vehicles in cinema history, Arnold’s black Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has left an indelible mark in the minds of movie fans worldwide due to the Terminator’s daring rescue of the young John Connor from the clutches of the seemingly unstoppable T-1000. In addition to the on-screen presence, the motorcycle played an integral role in the marketing of the film, being featured on the film poster and countless other promotional artwork depicting Arnold wearing his leather jacket and pants while straddling the motorcycle and carrying his lever-action Winchester shotgun in his right hand! (VIN: 1HD1BML32MY013219) This bike was acquired directly from Carolco Pictures, which produced the film. The odometer reads 392 miles. Exhibits some scratches and minor dings and dents to the front and rear fenders and fork from production, and the saddle has three tears in the black vinyl. Side mirrors are missing. Mechanicals untested. Being sold on bill of sale only.”
I’ve featured a video before about Gary Davis (you may remember that he’s also selling his Captain America bike) and the behind-the-scenes of the famous jump in T2:
Lot 977 – The 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 used in An Officer and a Gentleman. Estimated to sell between $30,000-$50,000.
“One of two Triumph Bonnevilles used during production by Richard Gere as naval aviator hopeful Zack Mayo in the wildly successful Academy Award-winning romantic drama. Features black paint with chrome steel fenders. Shows production wear and patina from age, including pitting to chrome parts and general scuffing and scratches to paint, as well as a broken tail light. Has steel tabs bolted to frame from being hung for display. Features small black & chrome sticker on chain guard from “Dewey’s Cycles” in Seattle, Washington, where the production sourced the motorcycles. Mechanicals untested. Without question, one of the most iconic motorcycles in cinema history. [Editor’s Note: I think there’s plenty of question, but let’s just move on.] Being sold on bill of sale only. Provenance: Hollywood Picture Vehicles.”
Lot 1090 – Wez’s post-apocalyptic custom from Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior – estimated to sell between $15,000-$25,000.
“This is the motorcycle used by Wez, the lead biker marauder with the Mohawk hairstyle in George Miller’s classic sequel to Mad Max. Based on a Kawasaki Z-1, the bike is equipped with a custom fairing, Henry Abe wheels, and a kangaroo hide seat! The engine is modified with a Rajay turbocharger mounted on the left. On front and below windshield is a silver skull and crossbones emblem. Motorcycle is studio distressed and the 37 years since produciton have added to the patina. Kangaroo hide is worn, with surface rust throughout frame. Exhibits scattered dents and paint chips throughout. Left grip is missing but can be easily replaced. Mehcanicals untested and being sold on bill of sale only…”Provenance: Film Service Group, Australia, which built the motorcycles for the film.”
Lot 1392 – A Kawasaki Police 1000 from Lethal Weapon 3 – estimated to sell between $2,000-$3,000.
Not really interesting enough to quote – it was a used bike that got purchased for filming. But Mel Gibson sat on it, and maybe that adds some value for you. Meh.
Lot 1707 – The Lawmaster from Judge Dredd – estimated to sell between $20,000-$30,000
“The Lawmaster is a Judge’s primary form of street transportation. The motorcycle has a deep blue fiberglass shell and brass-toned Justice Eagle insignia and shield on the front fender. Motorcycle has a leatherette seat and high-rise handlebars. There is a mock screen on the center console of motorcycle with control buttons underneath. Features plastic exhaust pipes and mufflers that extend off the rear end of the vehicle (2-exhaust pipes are missing). Metal hardware used to rig motorcycle from hanging display is still attached to bike. Exhibits scuffing and wear from production and general age. Sold with no engine and on bill of sale only.”
Lot 1753 – The Yamaha DT250 from The Rock – estimated to sell between $3,000-$5,000.
“Following the riveting chase sequence through San Francisco, Goodspeed (Cage) steals this green 1978 Yamaha DT250 motorcycle from a surfer dude after the yellow Ferrari he was driving gets destroyed. Motoryccle has stickers throughout…Mechanicals untested. Sold on bill of sale only.”
It’s briefly shown at the end of this clip:
Which one would you take home? To see all the lots and register for bidding, head on over to Profiles in History.
This bike-uriousity brought to you by Tim H!