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General Discussion => Campfire Talk => Topic started by: Blltrdr on November 23, 2009, 07:29:05 pm

Title: Video montage of American movie icon Steve McQueen
Post by: Blltrdr on November 23, 2009, 07:29:05 pm
One of my favorite actors who did plenty in promoting the sport of motorcycling. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIEyUqLbbJI&feature=related

And some fun riding with Steve and friends from pt. 9 of the movie, "On Any Sunday."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DEPng2oees
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve Mcqueen
Post by: RAKe on November 30, 2009, 07:56:20 pm
I just had to provide at least one response to this thread.  When I was a kid in the 1960s & 70s, "Steve Machine" was DA MAN!!  We all read about him, and watched his films (believe it or not, just this past weekend I watched "The Great Escape" for probably the twentieth time).  And "On Any Sunday" was another great McQueen film.  I think he deserves much respect for what he did to interest kids in motorsports, especially dirt bike riding.  In fact, my new avatar looks like a McQueen Machine!  I could see him (or me) out somewhere tearing up the desert on it.
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve Mcqueen
Post by: REpozer on November 30, 2009, 08:58:22 pm
I blame that movie for my sick habit, now I ride a Bullet. ;)
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve Mcqueen
Post by: PhilJ on November 30, 2009, 10:28:43 pm
Well I can't blame Steve Mc or "On Any Sunday" since I'd been riding dirt for about 8 years when the movie hit the screen, but it sure furthered my enthusiasm. Except for trying to coast my trials bike backward down a hill. It always hurt afterwards.  :'(
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve Mcqueen
Post by: Blltrdr on December 01, 2009, 02:59:26 am
If you have a bundle of cash burnin' a hole in your pocket you could get yourself a brand new Metisse Steve McQueen signature desert racer. www.metisse-motorcycles.com/stevemcqueen.htm
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve Mcqueen
Post by: Sam Simons on December 01, 2009, 04:20:33 am
Thanks for the great clip,Blltrdr.Every accolade written/spoken of him was absolutely
correct....period. IMO,he experienced(and deserved) a truly great life at the best possible period in motorcycling specifically and motor sports in general.......
 What has followed since that 'golden period' doesn't even come close,IMO. Sad...

 
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve McQueen
Post by: stevel on December 04, 2009, 05:17:57 am
Reminded me of a TV ad in Australia years ago for Shell, where a Steve McQueen lookalike was used. Very effective

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHyVqJTsefc
Title: Re: Video montage of American movie icon Steve McQueen
Post by: Cabo Cruz on December 11, 2009, 02:53:28 am
Irrespective of the number of repetitions, this flick is a:

TOTAL WOWZAA, BABY!!!