Bud Ekins He does not need a presentation among classical motorcycling fans or action cinema of the 60s. Although many remember Steve McQueen flying on a wire fence in The great evasion (1963), the truth is that it was Ekins who made the real acrobatics, without receiving barely recognition at the time. Logically, the jump made him a legend between the motorcycling circles and the Hollywood specialists.
In case you did not know, in addition to double cinema, Bud Ekins He was an consummated off-road pilot, participating in tests such as the International Six Days Trial (ISDT). And, in addition, he ran a successful motorcycle dealership in Hollywood that provided motorcycles to stars like McQueen, Paul Newman and Clint Eastwood. He was also in love with the classic British, and among them this Matchless G80swhich became part of your personal collection.
This is the Matchless G80S
The Matchless G80s It was produced by Associated Motorcycles (AMC) Between 1946 and 1966. With a robust monocylindrical engine of 500 cc of four -stroke and start “A kick”, this motorcycle did not stand out for revolutionizing the industry, but for doing the essentials in a simple, effective and lasting way. It was reliable, comfortable and suitable for difficult roads, which made it a popular option on both rural or adventurous uses.
This copy, dated in the early years of the 1950s, is preserved in original state, without restoring, something more and more rare in models of this era. Logically, it has the same number of chassis and motor, a fundamental detail for collectors looking for authenticity.
Ekins It was done with this Matchless G80s During the 1980s, where I used it to attend events and visit friends, and as a consecrated figure of the two -wheeled world. Subsequently, he left her in the hands of his friend Jim Godfreywhose family has kept the motorcycle since the death of Ekins In 2007.
Currently, it is enrolled in the United Kingdom and has official V5C documentation in order. To this is added a file of historical documents that prove the origin of the motorcycle, including documented evidence that was piloted by the own Ekins In several public events. It is also delivered with an original spare parts box, adding value and exclusivity.
Eye, this Matchless It will be auctioned next Sunday, July 20 through the renowned auction house Iconic auctixaer. The estimated price ranges between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds, which is equivalent to approximately between 4,700 and 7,000 euros.
For collectors and lovers of the two -wheel culture, this Matchless G80s It is not just a mechanical piece. It is a symbol of a golden age of cinema, a relic of the era of real specialists (without special cables or effects) and a machine that, even today, can proudly start and roar on the asphalt.
