This November, gearheads and film buffs are in for a treat when Julien’s Auctions teams up with Turner Classic Motors to unleash “Movies & Motorcars” at Los Angeles’ legendary Petersen Automotive Museum. On November 6, a jaw-dropping array of rides and relics once owned by silver screen giants like Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Jack Nicholson will go under the hammer, blending Hollywood glam with grease-monkey nostalgia.
The star of the show? McQueen’s battered but beautiful 1926 Excelsior Super X Flat Tracker, a beast he reportedly thrashed around his Santa Paula ranch. With estimates hitting $150K, this bike isn’t just metal; it’s pure McQueen rebellion, dripping with the actor’s need for speed and tinkering obsession. Throw in his vintage Gulf racing jacket from Le Mans and some Solar Productions paraphernalia, and collectors are gonna lose their minds.
But wait—there’s more. Mötley Crüe’s wild child Tommy Lee is tossing his custom chopper into the mix, a Danny Koker-built monster resurrected after a crash and later flaunted on Counting Cars. And if that’s not enough, Lee’s quirky eMoke, a pint-sized electric oddball, proves the dude’s taste is as unpredictable as his drum solos.
Then there’s Wilt Chamberlain’s ridiculous Chamberlain Searcher 1, a British-built supercar tailored for the NBA titan. Once parked proudly at the Basketball Hall of Fame, this $500K stunner screams “look at me” louder than Wilt’s 100-point game.
Bottom line: whether you’re here for the horsepower or the Hollywood lore, this auction’s got gas in the tank. Celebrity meets craftsmanship, and the bidding wars? They’re gonna be epic.
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Shawn Henry