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[Spunky99]

Steve McQueen jumping that Triumph over the fence in "The Great Escape" was one of the first great motorcycle scenes in the movies. The year was 1963 and it was one of the reasons I got into riding motorcycles.

History is that they made a Triumph up to look like the BMW that he rode in the movie just for the jump scene and he did it himself.
The German motorcycle from 'The Great Escape'

So while I was in HollyWierd today walking down Hollywood Blvd and the "Walk of Stars" I spied this

 

[DakinechicK]

Steve McQueen.... :bow:

 

[Gilbuddy]

Time to watch "On Any Sunday" again...

 

[Chucker]

Actually, Steve did all of the riding EXCEPT for the jump. The studio wouldn't let him do it for insurance reasons. He also did the riding for most of the Germans chasing him because the stunt riders couldn't keep up with him. With good editing, you actually see Steve McQueen chasing Steve McQueen. He rocked!

 

[raybob]

Steve McQueen.... :bow:

Bud Ekins :bow:

 

[MichaelInVenice]

They rate McQueen's Triumph just ahead of Brando's:

Top 10 unsung yet iconic motorcycles - STEVE MCQUEEN'S TRIUMPH TR6 - Page 8 - Motorcycle Top 10s - Visordown

Don't agree with all their choices, but they are Brits, so they have the right to be weird.

Can't disagree with their top choice, nor with their rating of McQueen ahead of Brando.