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Métisse Desert Racer – Triumph Engine – Brand New – 1966 Steve McQueen Replica
Métisse Desert Racer – Brand New -Triumph TR6R Engine – Certificate of Authenticity
For sale is a brand-new Métisse Desert Racer, officially built and certified by Métisse Motorcycles Ltd, fitted with a Triumph TR6R 650cc engine. This bike is an immaculate, unused example of the legendary Desert Racer — a hand-built tribute to one of the most iconic off-road motorcycles ever made.
Each Métisse Desert Racer is constructed in the UK to the original 1966 Rickman design, as ridden by Steve McQueen, and represents the pinnacle of British engineering and craftsmanship.
Key Features:
Model: Métisse Desert Racer – Steve McQueen Edition
Engine:TR6R 650cc engine
Condition: Brand new – never ridden
Frame No.: MQN 247 852
Date of Manufacture: 15 April 1966 (as listed on certificate)
Original Installation: Triumph
Original Customer: Harry Cole
Certification: Includes official Métisse Certificate of Authenticity, signed and numbered
Finish: Polished alloy with gloss grey tank and Union Jack Desert Racer insignia
Frame: Hand-built Rickman-style Métisse frame
Components:
Brake hubs
Premium alloy fuel tank
Hand-polished engine covers and fittings
Knobbly tyres for authentic off-road look
Traditional twin-shock rear suspension
Showroom-quality detailing throughout.
About the Métisse Desert Racer:
Originally designed by the Rickman brothers and made famous by Steve McQueen, the Métisse Desert Racer was a benchmark for off-road performance and handling. This authentic continuation model is built to the same exacting standards, using modern precision engineering while maintaining full period correctness.
Each bike is hand-assembled in Oxfordshire by Métisse Motorcycles Ltd, with only a limited number ever produced.
Condition:
Brand new – zero miles
Never registered, never ridden
Built to display quality – suitable for collectors, museums, or discerning enthusiasts
Investment & Provenance:
Comes with an official Métisse Motorcycles Ltd Certificate of Authenticity, verifying frame number MQN 247 852and Triumph installation.
With championship-winning heritage and limited production numbers, these bikes are highly collectible and appreciating assets.Current factory builds are listed around £15,500 + VAT, making this an exceptional opportunity to secure a brand-new, zero-miles Steve McQueen Replica Desert Racer with documented provenance.
FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK
ASK FOR SHIPPING PRICE TO FOREIGN LOCATIONS - bird@sw60.co.uk
Métisse Desert Racer – Brand New -Triumph TR6R Engine – Certificate of Authenticity
For sale is a brand-new Métisse Desert Racer, officially built and certified by Métisse Motorcycles Ltd, fitted with a Triumph TR6R 650cc engine. This bike is an immaculate, unused example of the legendary Desert Racer — a hand-built tribute to one of the most iconic off-road motorcycles ever made.
Each Métisse Desert Racer is constructed in the UK to the original 1966 Rickman design, as ridden by Steve McQueen, and represents the pinnacle of British engineering and craftsmanship.
Key Features:
Model: Métisse Desert Racer – Steve McQueen Edition
Engine:TR6R 650cc engine
Condition: Brand new – never ridden
Frame No.: MQN 247 852
Date of Manufacture: 15 April 1966 (as listed on certificate)
Original Installation: Triumph
Original Customer: Harry Cole
Certification: Includes official Métisse Certificate of Authenticity, signed and numbered
Finish: Polished alloy with gloss grey tank and Union Jack Desert Racer insignia
Frame: Hand-built Rickman-style Métisse frame
Components:
Brake hubs
Premium alloy fuel tank
Hand-polished engine covers and fittings
Knobbly tyres for authentic off-road look
Traditional twin-shock rear suspension
Showroom-quality detailing throughout.
About the Métisse Desert Racer:
Originally designed by the Rickman brothers and made famous by Steve McQueen, the Métisse Desert Racer was a benchmark for off-road performance and handling. This authentic continuation model is built to the same exacting standards, using modern precision engineering while maintaining full period correctness.
Each bike is hand-assembled in Oxfordshire by Métisse Motorcycles Ltd, with only a limited number ever produced.
Condition:
Brand new – zero miles
Never registered, never ridden
Built to display quality – suitable for collectors, museums, or discerning enthusiasts
Investment & Provenance:
Comes with an official Métisse Motorcycles Ltd Certificate of Authenticity, verifying frame number MQN 247 852and Triumph installation.
With championship-winning heritage and limited production numbers, these bikes are highly collectible and appreciating assets.Current factory builds are listed around £15,500 + VAT, making this an exceptional opportunity to secure a brand-new, zero-miles Steve McQueen Replica Desert Racer with documented provenance.
FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK
ASK FOR SHIPPING PRICE TO FOREIGN LOCATIONS - bird@sw60.co.uk