Steve McQueen Great Escape inspired Triumph by Ace Classics
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2019
- Ace Classics are Triumph specialists, restoring and customising classic Triumph Motorcycles. As friends of the shed and exhibitors at our show, CameraDan went to visit Kev the owner, and found a number of Steve McQueen replicas hand built by Ace Classics including bikes inspired by The Great Escape film, Mcqueen's own desert racer and an ISDT Trial bike.
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Guys like this make life so rich and worthwhile.
The nicest of classic bikes, with the finest eye to detail, a proper Englishman with a proper English accent, keeping his culture alive and oh so well with Triumph bikes and a cup of tea!! Love it!!
Oh what a garage full of Triumph. I love Triumph motorcycle. In latter 90’s I used to ride my grandfather’s Triumph Tiger 100 1958 model in India Bombay. Great video 👍👍👍
Popped in there a couple of months ago as I was stuck on my 58 TR6 rebuild and believe me Kev knows his stuff, really helpful and let me take a few pics. Top Man.
I need that great escape bike in my life
ok well did you save up and get your wallet out? It's been over a your for you.
I want to escape from this Covid world.
Ever since I bought a 1965 Tiger 650 when I was in high school I've been a fan of the old classic Triumphs. Here I am 55 years later and still a fan, I've got 4 of them 😊
You look and sound like a genuine bloke 👍 Shops like yours are the back bone of society great vid. thanks for showing us your shop 👍. Keep up the great work amigos!
I know of 15 bike shops that died recently.
It was mostly their fault.
Great video, nostalgia
I’m 67 first bike was 74 Bonny
Bought another one , 74 again but too old to kick it over so sadly sold it
Now waiting for a bobber black
Nothing like the 60s and 70s though
I love passionate people I can listen to anyone especially about motorbikes and triumph I am lucky to have one thankyou 👍
No, you're not lucky.
110 bike manufacturing companies died.
That's not lucky that's deliberate.
Who the hell would give this video a thumbs down. Even Harley fanatics past middle age give me a thumbs up when I’m riding my t100 Bonnie.
Next time I’m in London I’d love to stop by!
Great piece on my hero's bikes. He passed me on the freeway in a pickup truck and gave my '63 the thumbs up back in 1969. Made my day of course. Keep up the good work.
The front brake on the 1963 Bonneville looks like the brake off a 1955 T110. These bikes sure have a lot of work put into them and show amazing dedication to the craft.
Fantastic job done 💯
There's not one second of this video that doesn't contain information.
Talk about squeezing everything into 12 mins. Excellent!😁
Thanks so so much for posting long time and forever triumph fan my favorite was 1970 Bonneville
The Great Escape Bike My 'FAVE'!!! cheers from Canada!
Beautiful work
Being a Great Escape/Steve McQueen fan led me to this video. Being a fan and great admirer of fine craftsmanship, this is the best 12 minutes I've spent on CZcams. Ditto on all of the comments here, especially regarding you, Kev--great presentation and great to see a genuine Englander and your passion for what you do. Now, I would love to come to London, I would love to visit your shop, I would love to be a cycle rider, and I would love to have that Great Escape bike! Thank you!!
Epic - Wish I'd been the 20 year old working on these. When I was 17 I bought a TR25 from a shop just like this in Tooting. Glad to see they're still around - magic.
That was such a great tour of your bikes and shop. You are the salt of the earth type of guy and your classic shop is a treasure, don't change anything. BTW I want one of each of the Mc Queen bikes 😉 they are so perfectly done.
well done chap keep the faith,triumph forever forever triumph
Excellent - all great looking bikes !!!
Yeah Man, What A Cool Video! Do They Always Start So Easily? Gary Nixon Talked About How Hard His Was To Start In His Book But That Was In The '50's. Thank You.
Lot of really sweet bikes. Thanks for sharing.
Magnificent collection!
Now you need to build a Triumph Rickman Metisse, the bike Steve said was the best handling bike he had ridden (until he bought a Husqvarna that is).
Brilliant video ! So great to see enthusiasm for these beautiful old Triumphs. They have something special about them missing from contemporary bikes.
The motorcycle industry in Australia went out of its way to destroy its own community.
English motorcycles also destroyed their own industry world wide.
15 bike shops all dead.
As far as I'm concerned, they can rot in hell.
You showed great restraint not over restoring these McQueen replicas! Kudos!!
Wow. Steve McQueen is badass as is this bike. Nicely done. The craftsmanship and tidyness are superb. I wish I could see it in person. Much love.
Very cool. Thanks from Australia.
Very nice thanks for sharing these cool bikes 👍
Thanks for the video...
Absolutely loved it
Great video, lots of detail and attention to detail on the builds, keep up the good work guys
well another reason to visit london again! That makes 4 big shed, big shed show, ace cafe and now these guys :D
Such a cool guy! thanks for sharing your passion
Cool beautiful work. 👍🏼
Great detail. One of my favorite films and film stars. I have a big poster of Steve on the bike displayed in my computer room.
I'm in the states, but I was just in London a few months back. I wish I had known about you guys, I would've come by. Next time I'm there I'll definitely drop in. You've got some really nice bikes.
Three of some of the best looking bikes I've ever seen. I really can't tell which one I like best. Thanks so much for replicating these beauties. PS, I think... The desert racer !
Beautiful bikes and excellent work.
I thought Christmas was December 25th? Wow what a treat!
Truth Seeker Ha, glad you enjoyed it! Triple whammy treat!
Love the bikes. Excellent!
these guys rebuilt the top end on my 72 T120R. Rebore with 7.5-1 pistons and a new old stock cyc head. Did a cracking job. bike now runs better then it ever has since i bought it back in 1980. would be happy to recomend them to work on any English M/Cycles....
I Can see Bud smiling in approval! Brilliant
Just beautiful!!!
Liking the toolbag in the seat.
Total class 👍
Omg the black one sound ❤️
I own a Bonny. Great pedigree and what a sweet look. Love all the bikes you have and your attention to detail.
So British People Knows Classics! Thats Amazing!
Thank you Kev, absolutely fantastic insight into SMcQ's bikes. I was wondering this week what mods had been made to the ISDT Triumph, and you answered every question and more. Definitely come and see your amazing tribute to Triumph shop, when next down 'The Smoke'.
Wow...what a collection!...all great bikes but that Desert Racer had my name on it...superb! Cheers, Steve
Stephen Eldridge Mine and Dutch’s favourite too! [Dan]
amazing work
this is an expertly presented and fascinating video..thank you
Enjoyed that - thanks for posting!
TheMissendenFlyer Cheers TMF. I’m a fan of yours too. When spring hits let’s plan a ride. [Dan]
@@BikeShedMotoCo Defo - I HAVE to come and see you guys once it warms up a bit.......
TheMissendenFlyer You do! Give me a shout when you get round to it! [Dan]
@@BikeShedMotoCo Will do Dan - cheers!
@@TheMissendenFlyer hope you vlog it for us. Want to see your experience on these bikes since we can't!
Nice to see a young guy into classic British bikes, my dad's got loads and was worried once all the old codgers have died there'll be nobody that's interested in them...
Freaking amazing bikes, those McQueen bikes are fantastic, and the shop bikes aren't far behind.
What a selection. 😎👍👍👍
Such cool bikes!
Everything you need and nothing that you don't- Well done bikes and nice video too
As always awesome video. Love it
Szejmi thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video , really interesting to watch .
´king brilliant! Love the work you do. If I manage to get over to the UK any time soon, love it if you could show me around.
Awesome!
In London? Ohhhh fantástico. En la próxima escapada las veo. Y las metisse también. Thank's. I LOVE these bikes
Just awesome 👍🏻
Great vid sounds like you love your job fantastic bikes hope to see more on the triumphs 👍
15 dead bike shops says you're a liar.
I have noticed that something might have been my imagination. I had a couple of Bonnies when I was 18-22 in the late 60's -early 70''s living ing Las Vegas NV the rear fenders were closer to the tiress, not so much of a gap which I really liked and the fenders were both painted note chrome and the tanks didn't have knee grips. And lastly the second one I had the Triumph was hand painted on the purple tank,a real classy looker , fast and fun to ride. I would love to have a cup of tea with ya.
Quality builds 👍
Great video, very cool bikes. Steve McQueen is the man. One interesting looking shop. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
15 dead bike shops says you're a liar.
Beautiful triumphs love triumph I ride triumph .
Back High School in 76 I rode tricked out 650 single carb Trophy.
With fiberglass kit to give it cool hurricane look. Painted Pearl white with silver pins on tank.
Bad ass bike with dunstall pipe.
Miss this ride. Ride a Suzuki 650 these days. New Triumph's just aren't like the 60's rides.
Long live the original . Keep rebuilding them.
Great video, seems a top bloke👍
very cool good on the detail from a 70's trident adolescent, now an exuk in bretagne;0) enjoyed that, rode a perrett special daytona got down to the scrambler weight limit .....and nickel monoshock! mc queens desert sled fantastic!
Awesome shop and awesome bikes. That desert racer sounded mint! 👌
Black Tea One Sugar So good. And believe me it sounded better in person! Glad you enjoyed the video! [Dan]
A lot of the bikers in California hated Steve McQueen because when you went to a show and if you wanted a bike and he wanted it he would pay two or three times what it was worth because he was a rich actor and then he would want the bike up and it hanger and let it collect dust like all of the rest of them did this is a true story I didn't make it up
Triumph we're so versatile in the old days they could do anything text Hyman Road A500 around the world
Great work there
Very nice vid ! Thank you ,
Awesome! gonna come and see you in the Summer!
Mark Candlin looking forward to having you mark!
Fantastic video. Great to see the job you did on the McQueen replica bikes. Triumph is such a great brand and it is good to see someone who is enthusiastically keeping the tradition alive and well.
No.
Its all about money and ego.
@@dreyn7780 I guess you have neither.
"Racing is life, anything that happens before or after is waiting" Steve McQueen
I LIke the pedestrian slicers!
My favorite bike shed video by far. Lov'em all but ill take the desert sled. Greetings from New England.
Sean glad you enjoyed it! Desert bike won me over too! [Dan]
Great history lesson
Well done, did not know that McQueen did ISD.
Some passion there.
🏍️ Thank You!
Well done...
Great vid, lots of info.
That tr6 is gorgeous
And I've got one haha 😃💗!
The hand painted logo on the original Ekins built desert Triumph may well have been done but their in house painter a guy called Von Dutch!
Great work and vid Kev, lookin forward to our Bike Shed visit in May, and to visit a few shops/cafs, so put the keetle on! Triumph Riders Ireland....Dublin
John Fitzsimons looking forward to it. Give us the nod when you’re close and the kettle switch will be flicked!
Drool factor 100%. Thank you for sharing, best vid on the tube. Cheers.
Steve Ottavaino ah wow! What a comment! Glad you enjoyed it!
sweet kev got some stuff from ace for my 61 bonnie
Lovely bike's.
I know that Steve mcqueen was friends with Ken heans who owned a bike dealership in Fleet hampshire. I think he either supplied or modified several triumphs for him. A couple of years later I had a 1961 tiger 100ss .Great bike to ride,but had problems with slipping 2nd gear and bad lights due to the alternator.
Really really enjoyed this thanks for sharing an taking the time to film it :)
10 bike shops in Elizabeth st Melbourne Australia, all dead.
They Shared nothing.
great shop
Sound bloke I'd say. I'll take you up on that cuppa if I'm in town, yer building good stuff. Good vid getting out and around! More of this please. Nice one
Tony Keast glad you enjoyed the video Tony! Do visit if you’re in the area.
Amazing bike
Like before watch!
Your greatest fan !
Allan Lloyd Lim ah thanks!
“Iconic sound” yeah, like someone left a loose washer in the casings 😂 that desert racers very 👌
Wish you can export one to India !!! Loved it. I am searching some triumphs here. Keep it up.
Ashish Nabira he could do that if you got the cash $ I’m sure.
These are all great. The Great escape bike is super cool but I really love the desert racer , great work 👍
When I saw the price I did the great escape too.
Now 15 bike shops are all dead.
They weren't cool.
The government sold the area to foreign countries.
There's nothing cool about these bikes now.
Import costs, currency exchange costs, luxury taxes etc. Etc. .