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Triumph Pays Tribute to Steve McQueen with Limited Edition T100

Oct 31, 2011 05:37 PM ET // by Derek Markham
With their latest offering, Triumph pays tribute to two icons of motorcycle history, Steve McQueen and the Triumph Trophy TR6, the bike featured in his famous chase scene in the film The Great Escape.

With their latest offering, Triumph pays tribute to two icons of motorcycle history, Steve McQueen and the Triumph Trophy TR6, the bike featured in his famous chase scene in the film The Great Escape.

The limited edition Triumph Steve McQueen™ Edition is based on the Bonneville T100, and a grand total of just 1,100 of them will be sold.

“Featuring a solo seat and black luggage rack, the McQueen bike has also been fitted with a rugged skid plate and small black-bodied headlamp. The Triumph Steve McQueenTM Edition features a host of other blacked out components, including wheel rims and hubs, handlebars, rear springs, mirrors and front mudguard supports. To confirm the bike’s provenance, each machine is individually numbered with a plaque placed on the handlebar clamp, while owners will also receive a certificate of authenticity with their machine.” – Triumph

Here’s a little background from the stunt double on the famous motorcycle jump in The Great Escape:

The full details on the Triumph Steve McQueen™ Edition will be revealed on November 8th, but if you’re an old-school McQueen fan, you might want to talk to your banker today.

[via uncrate]

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