Photo courtesy of Bud and Dave Ekins Collection. From the Bud Cox Collection, this 1931 Indian Four was restored in 1996 and is still fresh. They sent it back to Neckersolm, Germany.” This 1962 Triumph Trophy TR6SS won a race with non other than McQueen's stunt double Bud Ekins in the saddle. The man who flew through the air aboard a motorcycle in the superb Steve McQueen flick The Great Escape has died. (Although the movie was set in WW2, Bud's bike was in fact a post-war Triumph dating from the mid/late 1950s). Found inside – Page 23The Bronson custom job was undertaken by Bud Ekins, motorcycle dealer and stuntman, who played a significant role, alongside other riders and customizers ... Oct. 12, 2007. After retiring from the film industry, Ekins continued to operate his motorcycle shop in Sherman Oaks which featured his impressive collection of vintage motorcycles. During the 1980s, Ekins became one of the top collectors of vintage motorcycles in the country. He is considered to be one of the film industry's most accomplished stuntmen with a body of work that includes classic films such as The Great Escape and Bullitt. He is known for his work on The Blues Brothers (1980), The Specialist (1994) and National Lampoon's Animal House (1978). Currently residing in the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, the Traub is considered by many to not only be the rarest motorcycle in their collection, but in the world. 800-736-9308; sales@carguygarage.com; 8AM to 4PM CST Monday - Friday Ekins was born in Hollywood, California, on May 11, 1930. By the mid-1960s, Ekins owned a Triumph motorcycle dealership in Sherman Oaks, CA, near Hollywood, which became a popular destination for many young film actors including Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and Clint Eastwood. Ekins helped McQueen learn off-road racing and the actor became an accomplished motorcycle racer. Found inside – Page 340... jackknives, Kewpie dolls, Wurlitzers, antique petrol pumps and, eventually, the world's second largest vintage motorbike collection (after Bud Ekins). "Blister goop, castor oil, and blood were soaked into what had been a new pair of gloves. It seems the owner of one of our favorite South West motorcycle museums is thinning his collection a bit. He is considered to be one of the film industry's most accomplished stuntmen with a body of work that includes classic films such as The Great Escape and Bullitt. Presale estimate is $80,000-$120,000. Found inside – Page 123famous motorcycle chase in film history remains Steve McQueen's ride on a Triumph ... Swiss border fence ( which was performed by his friend Bud Ekins ) . The high bid was . Jump ahead to 1959 and McQueen's meeting with Bud Ekins. Found inside – Page 67... Los Angeles Motorcycle Club rode in style with its members wearing white sweaters emblazoned with the club's logo . This club consisted of Bud Ekins ... I never rode that motorcycle again. ... California motorcycle … Ekins, acting as stunt double for Steve McQueen while filming The Great Escape, was the rider who performed . This 1962 Triumph Trophy TR6SS won a race with non other than McQueen's stunt double Bud Ekins in the saddle. Tacchi did all the necessary work on the bike. Bud Ekins built this bike for cow trailing and desert . At one time, his collection numbered more than 150 motorcycles and was considered to be the most valuable in the country. Found inside – Page 170His vintage bike collection grew with the help of Bud Ekins and Stephen Wright , and McQueen placed wanted ads for motorcycles in Hemmings Motor News ... Photo courtesy of Bud and Dave Ekins Collection. Hand Engraved on the front say's H.T.M.C. Ekins was also a founder, in the 1960s, of the famous Baja 1000. • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. After retiring from the movies, Ekins went on to be one of the country’s leading collectors of vintage and rare motorcycles. Check out the Triumph historical time line, or this video of Triumph motorcycle history. Mileage: This was a low mileage motorcycle prior to the restoration. Found inside – Page 66This 1909 Pierce four-cylinder was the highest-priced motorcycle at the Steve ... two members of the Oak Ridge Boys; Bud Ekins, motorcyclist and friend of ... "There was an actor named Dick Powell," Ekins recalls in 2007. Ekins liked collecting American-made motorcycles, too, and at one time owned 54 different American makes in his collection. The Métisse Desert Racer that Bud Ekins and Steve McQueen built together was to become the blueprint of many an imitation and revival. Dave Ekins, 1954 class win at Catalina Grand National Race, on a 250cc NSU Renn Sport Max. James Sherwin "Bud" Ekins (May 11, 1930 – October 6, 2007) was an American professional stuntman in the U.S. film industry. Found inside – Page 32After a pleasant motorcycle ride with another vacationer , an attorney who also ... Bud Ekins , a history book biography of motorcycle fame and long time ... Bud Ekins was a top motocross and desert racer, Hollywood stuntman and one of Steve McQueen s closest friends and riding partners a genuine motorcycle legend. Then, in 1972 it was purchased by Bud Ekins, a stunt rider who was friends with Steve McQueen. McQueen raced in many top off-road races on the West Coast, including the Baja 1000, the Mint 400, and the Elsinore Grand Prix. He is considered to be one of the film industry's most accomplished stuntmen with a body of work that includes classic films such as The Great Escape and Bullitt. Find your thing. Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and a veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle jump in … McQueen had Bud dye his hair to double him in The Great Escape. The offered motorcycle is a tangible artifact of the long-standing friendship between Ekins and McQueen. Found inside – Page 64Famed stuntrnan, racer, bike dealer and collector Bud Ekins bought the mystery ... “Morris is wild man from California with a vast collection of very rare ... Filed under albums , bee gees , 10/7/16. Among McQueen's many contributions to motorcycling include financing the influential motorcycle movie, "On Any Sunday," in which he rode with buddies Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill. A consummate off-road racer, bike restorer, occasional stunt rider, and all-American hero, Ekins was a close friend of actor Steve McQueen and performed the famous motorcycle jump (as McQueen's stunt double) in the movie The Great Escape. Ekins went on to be one of the country's leading collectors of vintage and rare motorcycles. International Six Day Trials Gold Medalist. Bud Ekins is famous in motorcycle circles as one of the greatest off-road racing riders of all time. Before the advent of lightweight Japanese off-road bikes, the "King" was the 500cc Triumph parallel twin. At one time, his collection numbered over 150 motorcycles and was considered to be the most valuable in the country. Bud Ekins Inducted to the Motorcycle Museum's Hall of Fame 1999 Motocross Pioneer, dealer, Hollywood stunt rider. McQueen raced in many top off-road races on the West Coast, including the Baja 1000, the Mint 400, and the Elsinore Grand Prix. Ekins called this hand-built French car "Mona" and had it painted by the vaunted Von Dutch (aka Kenny Howard). Found inside – Page 5The old master, Bud Ekins, on his way to victory in the National Championship Big Bear ... victory during America's greatest cross-country motorcycle event. Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and a veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle jump in "The Great Escape," has died. "Bud Ekins was my brother. The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has announced the Class of 2017. Found inside – Page 189... feet from start to finish, with the bike clearing twelve feet in the air at its highest point. Bud Ekins was the first to make the jump in rehearsals. On Oct. 6, 2007 Ekins… LOS ANGELES — Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle jump in "The Great Escape," has died. It was purchased from the Bud Ekins collection and was restored by Richard Morris. They sent it back to Neckersolm, Germany." The anniversary… McQueen's Motorcycles takes a close look at the unique bikes that McQueen raced and collected. Any true McQueen or motorcycle fan will love this focused look inside McQueen's garage. He grew up in a working-class family. In 2020, Triumph will launch two very special editions of the iconic Bonneville T120 and T100 that celebrate the iconic name and legend of Bud Ekins. James Sherwin "Bud" Ekins was an American professional stuntman in the U.S. film industry. Jun 30, 2016 - Explore John Kuipers's board "Motorcycles - Husqvarna +", followed by 101 people on Pinterest. Found inside – Page 1855Born in Hollywood,JamesSherwin Ekinswasa legendarydesertand offroadracer, ... Bud Ekins jumps a Triumph motorcycle over a barbed wire fence for Steve ... Found inside – Page 146Collection of Matt Stone There's always been a bit of speculation as to how ... recalled the late Bud Ekins, McQueen's longtime friend, motorcycle muse, ... Found inside – Page 32Set at a prisoner of war camp during World War II, this movie features star Steve McQueen and stuntman Bud Ekins in a great motorcycle chase. 1970 Triumph Tiger TR6R. 1968 Norton P11A Motorcycle. This was the “go to” unit for such desert greats, Bud Ekins and Steve McQueen. Bud Ekins has passed away at age 77 on the morning of Oct 6th: So Long, Bud. Remembering Bud Ekins Courtesy of Bill Getty/Trailblazer News JUNE 11, 2020 Motocross pioneer. Another Bud Ekins motorcycle that didn't sell in Las Vegas. 1959 Triumph Bonneville. It fetched $67,100. He received a gold medal at the 1962 International Six Days Trials in East Germany, and was part of the 1964 U.S. ISDT team with his brother, Dave Ekins, John Steen, Cliff Coleman and McQueen. He rode a 650cc Triumph TR6 Trophy alongside teammate Steve McQueen in the 1964 International Six Days Trial. Bud's 1908 Delaunay-Belleville H4 Double Phaeton. It was later sold to a California collector, Richard Morris. A MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION belonging to the late Bud Ekins, the stuntman that pulled off the infamous barbed-wire fence jump in the film 'The Great Escape', is to go up for auction on November 13th at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Found inside – Page 86Dutch worked for legendary motorcycle racer and stuntman Bud Ekins for 14 years, and Ekins remembers, “He was a good guy until he got drunk. With a direct bloodline to the very first 1959 landmark Triumph Bonneville, the updated 2021 Bonneville family encompasses the legendary spectrum of modern classic motorcycle icons from the original timeless T100 and T120 to the custom inspired Street Twin, to the authentic cafe racer Thruxton RS and laid back custom cruiser Bonneville Speedmaster and Bobber. Ekins went on to be one of the country’s leading collectors of vintage and rare motorcycles, and at one time, his collection included more than 150 motorcycles – and was considered to be the most valuable in the country. Found insidePicking through Bud Ekins' famed motorcycle boneyard, he discovers a rigid AJS frame, two engines and assorted odd parts. A new "Grand Pile" project, ... Dealer. The Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 and T120 are truly special editions designed to be as iconic as the great . I never rode that motorcycle again. About ten years later, Bud Ekins, the stuntman for ultra-cool movie star Steve McQueen, was in Chicago filming for the “Blues Brothers” movie. However, we would like to encourage you to register so that you can join the community and use the numerous features on the site. He is considered to be one of the film industry's most accomplished stuntmen with a body of work that includes classic films such as The Great Escape and Bullitt. In the early 1970’s, the motorcycle was purchased by Bud Ekins, a stuntman for actor Steve McQueen, when Ekins was filming in Chicago. As a young man he bought a 1940 Triumph and rode it all over the hills around his family's Hollywood Hills home, becoming quite adept at piloting it at speed over uneven terrain. Dave Ekins, 1954 class win at Catalina Grand National Race, on a 250cc NSU Renn Sport Max. Found inside – Page 25Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction 9th Friday , January 28 , 7:00 pm • Saturday ... Davidson Magneto - Restored 34 Rudge / JAP Speedway Bike · Ex - Bud Ekins ... • Millions of … This small farm auction is a goldmine of 62 vintage motorcycles. Found inside – Page 39THE WALNECK'S FAMILY SALUTES BUD EKINS Sidebar : Bud Ekins ( 1930 - 2007 ) ... DEO A 1999 inductee of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame , Ekins was one of the first ... Found inside – Page 60"Our goal with Keep Your Balance is to provide motorcycle enthusiasts and local ... Bud Ekins, best known as Steve McQueen's stunt-double for a motorcycle ... Welcome to the Two Wheeled Texans community! Ekins maintained McQueen's bikes until the actor's death in 1980. Before the advent of lightweight Japanese off-road bikes, the “King” was the 500cc Triumph parallel twin. favorite this post. Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and a veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle jump in "The Great Escape," has died. Found inside – Page 245He had a fabulous collection of motorcycles and was a good friend of my friend Bud Ekins, who also had a great collection himself, guess he inspired Steve”. Soon after the Traub Motorcycle's discovery, a Chicago motorcycle dealer named Torello Tacchi traded a $700 Suzuki for the Traub and restored it to perfect condition. This unit has been stripped of all non-essential bits. Ekins, for one example, had amassed this gigantic vintage collection-54 pre-1916 U.S. marques alone-so McQueen accumulated one, too. Mr. Ekins died . Expect Triumph to bring a few units to India. | Bud Ekins was one America's pioneering off-road motorcyclists. Tacchi did all the necessary work on the bike. This unit has been stripped of all non-essential bits. At one time, his collection numbered over 150 motorcycles and was considered to be the most valuable in the country. With the encouragement of good friend of Steve McQueen, Bud, along with his brother and McQueen, formed the first U.S. team to participate in an ISDT race in 1964. A 1960s motorcycle icon, Bud was a professional Hollywood stuntman, top motocross and desert racer, and the rider who made arguably the most famous motorcycle film jump in history in the WWII film . He grew up in a working-class family. LOS ANGELES — Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle … Found inside... truck with a wild collection of skis sticking out of the cab in every direction, ... McQueen—a photo of him and motorcycle racing buddy Bud Ekins, ... 1976 Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Motorcycle. Ekins went on to be one of the country’s leading collectors of vintage and rare motorcycles. Bud Ekins, a devil-may-care motorcyclist who went from racing through the mountain trails and desert rambles of Southern California in the late 1940s to renown as . Bud Ekins - California's Champion. Found inside – Page 60 to 4,000 FREE STATE CYCLE CORPORATION Glenmont, Maryland Triumph Dealer 55 Bud Ekins Motorcycle Sis., Sherman Oaks, Calif. 14 Taft H-D Sis., Taft, Calif. Editor's Note: This story was originally published at Motohistory.net on April 28, 2011. Ekins was born in Hollywood, California, on May 11, 1930. See more ideas about husqvarna, motorcycle, bike. McQueen also supported a team of off-road riders that included himself and Bud and Dave Ekins, who competed in the 1964 International Six Day Trial in Germany. The offered motorcycle is a tangible artifact of the long-standing friendship between Ekins and McQueen. 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