THE motorbike ridden by Peter Fonda in famous Hollywood film Easy Rider is coming up for auction and expected to fetch up to £355,000.
Captain America, as the machine was called, is up for grabs at the Dan Kruse Classics sale in Midland, Texas, on June 5.
Easy Rider showcased the hippie movement and gave the world an insight into American bikers’ lives and their wheels in the 1969 movie.
The bike was custom-made from US police Harley-Davidsons and is said to have been authentically rebuilt after the film.
Auctioneer Dan Kruse said: “This motorcycle is part of both American movie and automotive history. It is a legend and is one of the iconic symbols of the 1960s.
“It represents a longing for a simpler life, one of adventure and the open road. It would grace any automotive collection be it private or in a museum.”
Go to www.dankruseclassics.com to find out more.
