Limited to 300

speirmoor · Feb 22, 2011

http://www.metisse-motorcycles.com/stevemcqueen.htm
Steve McQueen replica by Metisse but where did/will they get 300 period engines from?

grandpaul · Feb 22, 2011

Shouldn't be too hard if they've got paying clients lining up for that many.

Mark · Feb 22, 2011

Since he's been dead for 30 years, I would think that getting him to sign 300 gas tanks would be a whole lot tougher than finding the engines.
"A limited edition of 300 Steve McQueen Desert Racers from Métisse, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and Steve McQueen’s signature on the tank."
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GRM 450 · Feb 22, 2011

Maybe they have power of attorney?
Or they could dig him up and hold his hand and help his bones sign?

pelican · Feb 22, 2011

lol, it's just a screen printed painted signature. I think I saw the price is over 20k. Definitely pretty

britbike220 · Feb 23, 2011

pelican said:
lol, it's just a screen printed painted signature. I think I saw the price is over 20k. Definitely pretty

Pretty bike, but 20K, yikes. Either there are to many people with too much money or a lot of suckers out there. At least this has lights, half the price and way cooler.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triu...2252366?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item336543774e

speirmoor · Feb 23, 2011

Yep that Ebay one is nice very nice.

prmurat · Feb 24, 2011

britbike220 said:
pelican said:

lol, it's just a screen printed painted signature. I think I saw the price is over 20k. Definitely pretty

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Pretty bike, but 20K, yikes. Either there are to many people with too much money or a lot of suckers out there. At least this has lights, half the price and way cooler.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triu...2252366?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item336543774e

I don’t get it: yes it is a lot of money but why being so negative and insult people with terms like suckers?? Where does it say there is a limit price to anyone passion? For how much can YOU build this bike starting only with an engine, in need of everything, and create everything around it?? I’d love to have one but I do not let my envy/jalousie dictate this kind of jerk reaction…

Philippe

britbike220 · Feb 24, 2011

I can't answer that Phillipe except to say it is a character flaw of mine and I certainly appreciate your candor in pointing that out to me.

swooshdave · Feb 24, 2011

prmurat said:
britbike220 said:

pelican said:

lol, it's just a screen printed painted signature. I think I saw the price is over 20k. Definitely pretty

Click to expand...

Pretty bike, but 20K, yikes. Either there are to many people with too much money or a lot of suckers out there. At least this has lights, half the price and way cooler.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triu...2252366?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item336543774e

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I don’t get it: yes it is a lot of money but why being so negative and insult people with terms like suckers?? Where does it say there is a limit price to anyone passion? For how much can YOU build this bike starting only with an engine, in need of everything, and create everything around it?? I’d love to have one but I do not let my envy/jalousie dictate this kind of jerk reaction…

Philippe

Not the most negative comment I've seen. And for that money you could get a new Norton. :mrgreen:

Keep in mind that a Rickman, minus engine, wheels and suspension is only about $3k.

http://www.rickman-motorcycles.com/parts-and-prices.php

So is a Triumph unit engine, wheels and suspension AND the Steve McQueen replica signature worth and extra $17K? Not to most folks.

What's a rebuilt 650 cost? Would you pay $5K for one? Front and rear suspension? $2k? Wheels $2k?

Must be one hell of a signature. :roll:

britbike220 · Feb 24, 2011

Dave, I figured about the same as you I guess I am a too abrasive for some, but just can't help but blurt out the obvious when I see it sometimes. I think the fake signature actually detracts from the value and makes me think about how some ass hat butchered the von dutch name for the sake of cheesy profit, not to mention you could probably buy an original metisse for half the cost.

swooshdave · Feb 24, 2011

britbike220 said:
Dave, I figured about the same as you I guess I am a too abrasive for some, but just can't help but blurt out the obvious when I see it sometimes. I think the fake signature actually detracts from the value and makes me think about how some ass hat butchered the von dutch name for the sake of cheesy profit, not to mention you could probably buy an original metisse for half the cost.

You assume that Philippe doesn't have one on order... :wink: I'm sure everyone else knows what you mean.

britbike220 · Feb 24, 2011

swooshdave said:
You assume that Philippe doesn't have one on order... :wink:

The thought did cross my mind with evil intent.

prmurat · Feb 24, 2011

Sorry (for me ) I do not have one on order... Maybe I could sell a few things or take another mortgage and order one??? The sweet pleasure of being a sucker!!!
Philippe

prmurat · Feb 24, 2011

Sorry (for me ) I do not have one on order... Maybe I could sell a few things or take another mortgage and order one??? The sweet pleasure of being a sucker!!!
Philippe

grandpaul · Feb 24, 2011

swooshdave said:
... And for that money you could get a new Norton.

Well, if you are in the 'states, you could get the POSSIBILITY of one...

Limited to 300

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