Adventure Rider
Expect a massive sale price at this auction.
Photo: Sotheby's
Celebrity motorcycles tend to attract extra attention and a higher price tag at an auction, but an upcoming Sotheby’s auction is likely to take things a step further. In mid-August, Sotheby’s has a 1968 Husqvarna Viking 360 for sale—the first Husqvarna owned by actor Steve McQueen.
The Great Unknown
In the past few decades, Husqvarna has had a wild ride, going from ownership by Cagiva, to BMW, to (currently) the Pierer AG Group, making it a sister company to KTM. It’s been a bit chaotic, but things seem to have stabilized under the latest buyout, and Husqvarna is now a fairly common brand, building competitive dirt bikes as well as uniquely-styled street bikes.