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Bud Ekins Collection to Be Offered at Classic California Sale

LOS ANGELES, CA.- With a long history of representing the legends of Hollywood at its annual Classic California Auction, Bonhams & Butterfields offers the collection of famed racer, stuntman and Triumph dealer Bud Ekins on November 13th at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Highlights from the collection include cars, motorcycles, personal never-before-seen photographs, trophies, posters, memorabilia, tools and racing jackets, as well as ephemera from best friend and collaborator Steve McQueen. Four- and two-wheeled machines on offer include several cars painted and pinstriped by famed Ekins employee Von Dutch and sidecars that were featured in classic films such as The Wild One, The Great Escape and Pearl Harbor. Highlights include: • 1905 REO Roadster, painted by Von Dutch • 1908 REO Tourer, painted by Von Dutch • 1908 Delaunay-Belleville H4 Double Phaeton, ex-Bill Harrah, painted by Von Dutch • 1915 Harley