• The autographed gas tank of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider at the Profiles in History auction house. The bike features a forward-angled front wheel and handlebars, fishtail exhaust pipes and a teardrop-shaped gas tank where the protagonists stashed their cash.
    The autographed gas tank of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider at the Profiles in History auction house. The bike features a forward-angled front wheel and handlebars, fishtail exhaust pipes and a teardrop-shaped gas tank where the protagonists stashed their cash.
  • The chromed 1,200-cc V-twin engine of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider. It’s one of the most recognizable motorcycles of all time.
    The chromed 1,200-cc V-twin engine of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider. It’s one of the most recognizable motorcycles of all time.
  • It’s one of the most recognizable motorcycles of all time. The auction house Profiles in History says it estimates the Harley-Davidson will bring between $1 million (Dh3.6 million) and $1.2 million (Dh4.4 million) at its October 18, 2014 sale.
    It’s one of the most recognizable motorcycles of all time. The auction house Profiles in History says it estimates the Harley-Davidson will bring between $1 million (Dh3.6 million) and $1.2 million (Dh4.4 million) at its October 18, 2014 sale.
  • The taillights of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider.
    The taillights of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider.
  • Detail of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider will be auctioned on October 18, 2014.
    Detail of the Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider will be auctioned on October 18, 2014.
  • The forward-angled front wheel without brakes of the Captain America chopper.
    The forward-angled front wheel without brakes of the Captain America chopper.
  • Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider at the Profiles in History auction house.
    Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in Easy Rider at the Profiles in History auction house.

In pictures: Captain America chopper from Easy Rider to be auctioned

Olive Obina

September 17, 2014

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The famous Captain America chopper from Easy Rider will be on auction on October 18 and is expected to bring in anywhere between $1 million (Dh3.6 million) and $1.2 million (Dh4.4 million) in its sale. All photos by Damian Dovarganes / AP photo.

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