In celebration of arguably the most famous movie star, stunt and motorcycle in history, the new Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition takes inspiration from the Triumph TR6 that pulled off the still-legendary stunt from the iconic war movie classic, “The Great Escape.” The limited-edition bike brings all the category-dominating specification, go-anywhere capability and advanced technology of the new 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and adds its own premium McQueen-themed paint scheme and extensive list of beautiful, unique details. Fully equipped with a selection of premium Scrambler accessories, fitted as standard, the Steve McQueen Edition is now officially the highest-specification Scrambler 1200 ever. Adding a layer of ruggedness, the bike comes fitted with engine protection dresser bars, which are fabricated from stainless steel tubing and have an electro-polished finish offering additional protection to the clutch and alternator covers. A laser-cut and pressed aluminum radiator guard with laser-etched Triumph branding also comes as standard, giving additional protection from loose stones while optimizing air flow. The Steve McQueen Edition further features a premium brown bench seat with stitched ribbing and Triumph branding, which further enhances the overall classic style and elegance of this limited-production machine. With just 1,000 Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition models available worldwide, each bike is individually numbered on the beautiful billet-machined handlebar clamp, which also features a laser-etched Steve McQueen signature. For even greater exclusivity, each bike comes with a unique certificate of authenticity stating the bike’s serial number and carrying the signatures of Triumph’s CEO Nick Bloor and Chad McQueen, son of the legend himself. An exceptional opportunity to acquire Serial No. 0278 of the exclusive run of 1,000 McQueen-edition Scramblers will come about Saturday, August 14 in Monterey, as it crosses the Mecum auction block with a charitable twist. The highest bidder will not only become the proud new owner of this amazing motorcycle that bears a serial number matching the number plate ran by McQueen in the 1964 ISDT, but they will also write the check for its purchase directly to the Boys Republic school for troubled youth. The winning bidder will additionally be invited to attend the annual dinner of the Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show scheduled for October 2 as a Guest of Honor at the school located in Chino Hills, California. The school was founded in 1907 and has since helped more than 32,000 at-risk teenage boys and girls lead productive, fulfilling lives, including alumni Steve McQueen, who not only graduated from the school, but also later provided funding and support to the organization and its mission. Mecum has held charitable sales benefiting the Boys Republic in the past, including some that have also been tied in some way to the McQueen name. In 2015, Mecum offered a 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera at that year’s Monterey auction event. The main attraction car was previously owned by Steve McQueen and had, in fact, been ordered new by the movie star as his very last special-order Porsche. After heated bidding, the car ultimately hammered sold for a total of $1.95 million, a portion of which was donated to the Boys Republic. Boasting a combination of industry-leading technology and performance along with extreme exclusivity, a significant serial number paying homage to one of history’s most memorable movie star motorcycle riders, and the opportunity to make the purchase in the name of a charitable cause, McQueen Scrambler No. 278 is likely to draw lots of attention in Monterey, and deservedly so. There isn’t much more any avid collector or rider could hope to find in a singular machine; this limited-edition, top-shelf Triumph truly has it all.
