Of the four, only one survives, the other three reportedly stolen after filming and broken up for their valuable parts. As the story goes, four bikes were created for Easy Rider, two identical Captain Americas and two “Billy” Harleys to be ridden by actor and director Dennis Hopper. The Captain America motorcycle stands ready for the auction stage | Dan Kruse ClassicsĪt the time of its 2014 sale, the Profiles in History chopper was embroiled in controversy as to its authenticity as the genuine Captain America. ![]() ![]() The Captain America chopper ridden by Fonda is instantly recognizable, a Harley-Davidson Panhead with an American flag paint motif, lots of chrome and long extended front end. The final payout was more than $1.6 million once auction fees were added, the total declared the highest price ever paid for a motorcycle. The estimated $300,000 to $500,000 pre-auction value is a far cry from the $1.35 million that a different red, white and blue Captain America bike hammered sold in 2014 at a Los Angeles movie-memorabilia auction called Profiles in History. It does not store any personal data.One of the world’s most iconic movie vehicles, the Captain America custom chopper purportedly ridden by Peter Fonda in the 1969 cult-classic film Easy Rider, will be auctioned at no reserve by Dan Kruse Classics on June 5 in Midland, Texas. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. ![]() The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. For additional information call 77 or visit them at Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Paughco also offers a 5-speed version for updating to a Softail driveline with electric start and a collection of reproduction Captain America accessories to complete your project. Captain America style button tuffed seat bolts directly to the frame and retails for $820.95 and chrome Cross Tube for the risers retails for just $57.95. A precise reflection of the original, Paughco’s Captain America Mustang tank, retail $849.95, is flawlessly finished as shown and ready to install. The beautifully finished frame retails for $3,179.95. Paughco’s amazing, fully chromed, Wishbone frame features 3″ stretch in the downtubes, 0 in the backbone and 37 degrees of rake. The parts shown here are all available, as pictured, directly from Paughco and provide the unmistakable look unique to the Captain America bike featured in the Easy Rider movie. How cool is this! Paughco, the provider of many parts used on the original “Captain America” bike, is now offering a select number of beautifully reproduced pieces that provide the basis for building an exact reproduction of the historical chopper.
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