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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1952 Matchless G80S 498cc - ex-Bud Ekins
1952 Matchless G80S 498cc - ex-Bud Ekins
1952 Matchless G80S 498cc - ex-Bud Ekins
Previously owned by Hollywood legend Bud Ekins who was a great friend and stunt double for Steve McQueen, undertaking the famous jump in The Great Escape for Steve. Presented in unrestored and original condition and in running order.
- ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £6,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
HSK 264
SUMMARY
Previously owned by Hollywood legend Bud Ekins who was a great friend and stunt double for Steve McQueen, undertaking the famous jump in The Great Escape for Steve. Presented in unrestored and original condition and in running order.
DESCRIPTION
- 500cc single built by AMC between 1946 and 1966 and relatively unchanged throughout its production life
- The G80 was produced in various different models including the competition version the 'CS'
- This example was previously owned by Hollywood legend Bud Ekins who was a great friend and stunt double for Steve McQueen, undertaking the famous jump in The Great Escape for Steve. In addition, he was a very well known off-road racer and had a large bike dealership in California
- Was exported in the 1980s as a bike he used when visiting friends and events in the UK
- The bike was looked after by Bud's UK friend, Jim Godfrey, and has remained in the same family since Jim passed away
- Presented in unrestored and original condition and in running order
- Complete with paperwork showing Bud Ekins as a rider on a few events
- Various spares included
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MATCHLESS
- Model
- G80S
- Registration Number
- HSK 264
- Frame Number
- 4180c
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 52/G80S 20489
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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