Triumph Factory Experience to display bike ridden by Steve McQueen

Michelle L.

October 4, 2017

Steve McQueen | Photo credits: YouTube

In case you missed out, the actual bike ridden by Steve McQueen in the classic war movie The Great Escape is going on display at the new £4 million Triumph Factory Experience.

The 650cc triumph TR6R is available in the free visitor centre which opens the global headquarters in Hinckley on November 1.

The guests at the VIP unveiling included Triumph fan Luke Evans, whom recently starred in the global success of Beauty and the Beast.

Photo credits; The Selvedge Yard

Photo credits: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk

“We are delighted to be able to unveil the bike as the centrepiece of our all-new Factory Visitor Experience. This is a privileged opportunity for visitors to the facility to see this instantly recognisable bike in all its original glory,” said Triumph chief commercial officer Paul Stroud.

“Investment in developing world-class new motorcycles has been critical to our success over the last few years.

“We have significantly increased our investment in the design and engineering teams here in the UK, which has allowed us to launch 15 new models in the last two years, including the striking Bonneville Bobber – the fastest-selling Triumph in our 115-year history.”