This 1:12 scale model of Steve McQueens bike from the film The Great Escape, a Triumph TR6 650 Trophy, is packed with authentic detail including working suspension and steering, twin exhaust pipes, chain drive, sprung kickstand and even a blacked-out headlight.
It retails for around £79, And produced by Minichamps so you know the quality will be there. I think the next time I get some overtime I'll be getting one.
TR6 - Steve McQueen's Great Escape Bike.
The motorcycles used during Great Escape chase scene were 1961 Triumph TR6 Trophy models disguised as German BMW R75 motorcycles. Steve McQueen did much of the riding for the film himself, although Bud Ekins performed the famous jump scene as McQueen's stunt double.
Factoid: Von Dutch, the famous pin-striper and artist, actually converted the motorcycles for the movie while working at Ekins shop.
Factoid: Von Dutch, the famous pin-striper and artist, actually converted the motorcycles for the movie while working at Ekins shop.
