Article of the Day: Evel Knievel for Auction

One of legendary stuntman Evel Knievel's stunt bikes, a customized 1976 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1000. This is the bike Evel rode while fending off drug dealers in the 1977 action movie 'Viva Knievel'. This sportster was custom built by Bud Ekins, another stuntman known for his work in 'The Great Escape'. It has been on display in a Los Angeles-area Harley dealer ever since the 70's, after the movie. It will be auctioned at the Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally's Hotel and Casino, January 7th. The expected selling price is between $80-$100k. Have you seen any of his movies? Talk about it in the comment section below.

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