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Ducati Monster 1100 by Christian Audigier and Rever Corsa

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Celebrity Design

If you're the type who wears threads from the likes of Von Dutch and Ed Hardy, you may recognize the name Christian Audigier. He's the French fashion designer behind these and other labels popular among Hollywood celebrities, stenciling tattoo-style designs on t-shirts and trucker hats for the Ashton Kutcher crowd. Unfortunately he's also penned his designs on the occasional motor vehicle, teaming up with Edo Competition for a special-edition Lamborghini Murcielago, which in turn bred an imitator in the Novitec/Unique Sportscars Ferrari F430 Calavera.

Apparently Audigier isn't quite done messing up otherwise beautiful Italian exotica, and has this time turned his attention to the Ducati Monster. Created in conjunction with motorbike customizers Rever Corsa, the Christian Audigier edition Ducati Monster 1100 comes decked out in airbrushed and vinyl-decal half-dragon tiger laid over a particularly garish red and gold paintjob. The whole thing screams wretched excess, but at $55,000, whoever buys one of these is probably looking for exactly that effect.

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The Classicist: The Ultimate Steve McQueen Sale

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions, Men's Style, The Classicist

There are only six Steve McQueen lots in Antiquorum's Important Collectors' Wristwatches auction in New York on June 11, but they include the famed King of Cool's two favorite timepieces and as such the sale represents an extremely important occasion for any enthusiast. As we've noted in the past, McQueen's rugged sportiness, authentic masculinity and innate good taste have inspired countless fashion designers, not to mention scores of other actors who followed in his wake. His watches are style icons in and of themselves.

Foremost is his Heuer "Monaco" chronograph, which he wore during the filming of the classic 1971 racing movie Le Mans (above). The Monaco was originally launched by Heuer in 1969 in honor of the Monaco Grand Prix. It's an unusual, square convex, water-resistant, stainless steel self-winding wristwatch with chronograph and date; Tag Heuer recently released a new version in tribute to the great actor. Following the filming of Le Mans, McQueen presented the watch to his financial advisor in appreciation.

Antiquorum has set a ridiculously low estimate of $10,000 - $20,000 on the timepiece, no doubt to encourage more people to bid. As we mentioned just the other day, however, McQueen memorabilia has been fetching high prices at auction. One collector just paid $42,700 - more than four times its estimate - for an International Driver's License issued to the actor in 1964. The watch could easily fetch 10 times its estimate, if not more. Perhaps Brad Pitt, a huge McQueen fan who's said to be playing the actor in an upcoming biopic, will snap it up.

Gallery: Steve McQueen at Antiquorum

The Von Dutch 1929 Scott 596cc Super Squirrel

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McQueen Motorbikes & Memorabilia Bring Big $

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions, Men's Style

Two of legendary actor Steve McQueen's motorbikes and "The King of Cool's" international driver's license took top spots on Saturday at Bonhams & Butterfields' first-ever motorcycle and memorabilia auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA, held during the inaugural The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, an event showcasing the finest motorcycles from the past, present and future. The auction, which brought in $941,000 total, featured spirited bidding and international interest.

$84,240 was paid for McQueen's 1963 Triumph Bonneville Desert Sled, built by stunt rider and off-road racing champ Bud Ekins and painted by iconic detailer Von Dutch, while another bidder paid $39,780 for McQueen's last vintage bike purchase – a 1929 Harley-Davidson 45ci DL. Another enthusiastic McQueen fan and collector paid $42,700 - more than four times its estimate - for the International Driver's License (above) issued to the actor in 1964. The 3.5x5-inch license displays his portrait photo and signature and came to auction from the collection of his first wife.

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Von Dutch and Kustom Kulture Auction

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Filed under: Auctions

RM Auctions, which we have covered before for their classic car auctions are now expanding into the pop culture arena. On May 13- 14, they will auction off around 500 pieces of Kustom Kulture artwork and memorabilia. The collection of the Brucker Brothers includes work from Von Dutch, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Robert Williams, David Mann and Ed Newton. Yes, Von Dutch is more trucker hats. The sale which will take place at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles also includes cars such as the "Topper" Car, which appeared in the 1936 film "Topper."

The painting shown here is "The Land of Retinal Delights" by Robert Williams. It is oil on canvas and was painted in 1968. Williams was inspired by the First Annual Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 to create a psychedelic masterpiece to capture the the spirit of the times. The painting was at the MovieWorld Museum until the late 1970s. This arresting piece of modern art is estimated to sell for $250,000 to $500,000. It's an ambitious price for a piece that it outside the Sotheby's/Christie's universe of what is considered "investment art." It would be great to see this painting sell for a hefty chunk of change.

[via MotorTrend]
[Thanks, Joel]

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The Louis Vuitton Motorcycle

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

We've seen a Louis Vuitton car, how about a LV-logoed motorcycle? How do you get people to check out your chic Los Angeles boutique? How about a $130,000 Louis Vuitton Von Dutch Kustom Cycle. This cycle was created for Mary J. Blige will be on display at Terra, a store on Third Street between The Grove and The Beverly Center through April. Terra offers complimentary cappuccino/espresso and private label bottled water, gift wrapping, concierge service, alterations and special order services. Preparing for the celebs, they also have electronically secured entry and paparazzi/privacy blinds.

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