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Return of the Blob

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Film star Steve McQueen owned many motorcycles, but one of his favorites was an unrestored 1947 Indian Chief that allowed him to travel without being recognized. The bike, nicknamed 'The Blob,' was sold after McQueen's death and is part of the car collection at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Author: Padgett, Nina
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1992
Behavior, Motion picture actors and actresses, Movie actors, McQueen, Steve

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The warehouse: on Chicago's North Side, a haven for motorcycle collectors

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Rich Newman operates a garage for motorcycle enthusiasts in Chicago, IL. A minimum of 80 new and vintage motorcycles are stored at the 8,000-sq-ft facility, which also doubles as a workspace. Restoration work is done by Chris Lindner, who works alone.

Author: Quinn, James F.
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1993

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The barn

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Guy Webster owns a collection of 50 Italian motorcycles representing his favorite models from 1965 to 1992. The collection is housed in a custom-built barn in Ojai, CA.

Author: Burns, John
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1992
Webster, Guy

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Subjects list: Motorcycles, Collections and collecting
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