Easy Rider: Controversy Over Bike's $1.3m Sale

Written By Unknown on Senin, 20 Oktober 2014 | 00.27

A chopper said to have featured in the movie Easy Rider has been auctioned off for $1.35m (£840,000) – but doubts have now emerged over its authenticity.

The "Captain America" motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson ridden by Peter Fonda in the 1969 film, attracted fierce bidding in California after being restored.

According to an auction brochure, more than one bike was built in the run-up to the movie but this was the only model still in existence.

However, a fan in Texas, Gordon Granger, said he owns the chopper actually used in the cult film – and claims he also has a certificate of authenticity from restorer Dan Haggerty.

Mr Haggerty - who had a bit part in the movie - admitted he had authenticated both bikes, but then assured reporters the only legitimate chopper was the one sold on Saturday night.

Fonda, who co-wrote and starred in Easy Rider, was angered by the auction and had called for its cancellation.

"There's a big rat stinking someplace in this," he warned.

Profiles In History, the auction house behind the latest sale, has refused to reveal who bought the bike.


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