Steve McQueen

[TLDV8]

Did somebody say Steve McQueen..1970 Husqvarna MH400 and 1967 390GTA Mustang.

[HenryDorsetCase]

He's definitely the man, that barbed wire jump in the Great Escape still dose it for me, apparently he didnt rehearse it... (again on a triumph disguised as a BMW)

Also 'On Any Sunday' documentary is worth a look.

That wasnt Steve. the studio wouldnt let him do it (worried about liability and such, also the nonavailability of the star for the rest of the film... shades of Plan 9 from outer space)

the jump was done by Bud Ekins (or Elkins) who was a stunt rider, and desert racing buddy of Steves.

but the movie rules, you're right.

[HenryDorsetCase]

For those of you who like music theres a great song on the Drive By Truckers album "Buttholeville" called "Steve McQueen". its a tribute, obviously.

Cool as he was, he wasnt very nice to his wimmin folk: Ali McGraw particularly.

[El Dopa]

That wasnt Steve. the studio wouldnt let him do it (worried about liability and such, also the nonavailability of the star for the rest of the film... shades of Plan 9 from outer space)

the jump was done by Bud Ekins (or Elkins) who was a stunt rider, and desert racing buddy of Steves.

but the movie rules, you're right.

The stunt in the film was done by a stuntman, but Steve McQueen did it as well without the cameras rolling, just to show he could.

I've just finished reading a crappy biker book whose name I won't mention as it doesn't deserve the publicity. The best thing in it is a chapter on McQueen. He ruled.