‘Captain America’ to the Rescue
All-American Easy Rider Replica Recreated on ’56 Harley Pays Tribute to One of the Most Iconic Biker Flicks of All Time
The iconic 1969 biker flick Easy Rider, which documents the story of two motorcyclists traveling the U.S., was an influential movie in its day. In addition to screen legends Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, the other real star of the film was an all-American chopper famously known as “Captain America.” The often copied bike served as inspiration for this particularly faithful 1956 Harley-Davidson FL tribute, which was recently up for auction on eBay.
Easy Rider captured the imagination of all who’ve seen it, touching on a number of societal issues. The 1960s saw the rise and fall of the hippie movement and rampant drug use. The film’s dedication to accuracy allegedly even led to the use of real drugs in various scenes.
In the classic film, Fonda is the owner of “Captain America.” He and Hopper play two renegade smugglers. They move cocaine from Mexico to Los Angeles. Then, they hide the profits from their score inside the chopper’s gas tank. What follows is a drug fueled and colorful trip across the country. The pair spend some time in jail, are beaten with clubs and — spoiler! — eventually meet their fiery demise.
Of course, this all serves as one big message about freedom. The image of the stars and stripes on both “Captain America” and its rider are unforgettable. Likewise, so is this chopper tribute, built on a 1956 Harley-Davidson FL. Additionally, the replica is looks immaculate, and the ad claims it only has five miles on it since completion!
After going unsold with a highest bid of $20,100 dollars, it’s likely that we’ll see this bike listed again. There’s no telling what the reserve is set at, but the quality of work appears to be excellent. Consequently, if you’re a fan of Easy Rider or ’60s choppers, this is one bike you’ll want to keep tabs on.
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