The town of Half Moon Bay, California will play host to some of the world’s most beautiful and historically important motorcycles this May, when the well-regarded Legend of the Motorcycle Concours and auction arrive.

Taking place just south of San Francisco on May 3rd, the Legend show will offer an auction by Bonhams & Butterfields, which is bringing 20 cycles from the personal collection of motorcycle seat maker Michael Corbin. The focus of the collection will be the storied Indian marque, and the unquestioned star of the show is sure to be the 1940 Indian Scout of the late great Steve McQueen (pictured).

Bringing additional star-power to the auction is the late Evel Knievel’s 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. Knievel’s bike is finished in a classic red, white, and blue livery, and is sure to moisten the eyes of at least a few of the biker faithful in attendance.

+ MotorcycleUSA: B&B Auctions McQueen, Knievel Bikes

American
1906 Indian Camelback
1912 Indian 7hp
1929 Indian-Crocker OHVC
1933 Crocker Speedway Replica
1940 Indian Four
1942 Indian Scout
European
1909 Monet Goyon
1950 Vincent Grey Flash Replica
1970 Triumph Bonneville
1974 Norton Commando
1948 Indian Chief
1951 Indian Brave
1970 Indian "Clymer" Enfield
1982 Harley-Davidson XR750 Racer

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