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- 1967 Metisse Desert Racer 750cc
1967 Metisse Desert Racer 750cc
Lot Number: 850
1967 Metisse Desert Racer 750cc
Built to Steve McQueen Desert Racer specification with a 750cc Triumph engine.
- Sold for: £12,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 13th November, 2022 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
FND 983F
SUMMARY
Built to Steve McQueen Desert Racer specification with a 750cc Triumph engine.
DESCRIPTION
- Oxford-based, Metisse Motorcycles have been manufacturing bikes since 1982 using the original Rickman tooling
- The Desert Racer was made famous in the 1960s by Steve McQueen who raced a Bud Ekins-built example
- This particular bike was built by Gerry Lisi, allegedly as payment for his work on a pond
- McQueen Desert Racer-spec but using a 750cc Triumph engine with left-hand gear change
- Built in 2017 with a 1967 registration number. UK-registered on a V5C
- In good running order and fitted with lights that could easily be removed for the authentic West Coast look
- Great opportunity to own a Metisse-built icon
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 850
- Make
- METISSE
- Model
- DESERT RACER
- Registration Number
- FND 983F
- Frame Number
- MQN0351129
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- DU69322
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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