FIRST FOR THE BIG BIG NEWS:

One of Steve McQueen 1970 Husqvarna Husky 400 Cross motorcycle has been found. I am still researching the history of the bike. IF anyone has any knowledge of the bike or his 1970 400 Cross I would love to hear from you.

TWO DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN FOUND RELATIVE TO STEVE MCQUEENS 1970 HUSQVARNA 400 CROSS. FIRST DOCUMENT IS THE MANUFACTURES CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN SHOWING FRAME NUMBER AND ENGINE NUMBER AND THE PURCHASER AS SOLAR PRODUCTIONS. IT IS ALSO SIGNED BY IMPORTER EDISON DYE. THE SECOND DOCUMENT IS THE ACTUAL INVOICE WITH FRAME NUMBER AND SOLAR PRODUCTIONS AS PURCHASER. I AM TOLD THAT ALL HIS BIKES WERE PURCHASED THROUGH SOLAR PRODUCTIONS DURING THE EXISTANCE OF SOLAR PRODUCTIONS. SOLAR PRODUCTIONS FUNDED "ON ANY SUNDAY" FILM.

MANY THANKS TO DON INCE OF VINTAGE VIKING http://www.vintageviking.com  VINTAGE VIKING AS AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS FROM HUSQVARNA IMPORTER EDISON DYE MED INTERNATIONAL FROM ORIGINAL INVOICES TO CANCELED CHECKS FOR SOME OF THE BIGGEST STARS IN MOTOCROSS. DON IS UNCOVERING FAMOUS DOCUMENTS ALMOST EVERYDAY. VISIT HIS SITE AND IF YOU DO NOT SEE WHAT YOU WANT JUST ASK.

I provide restorations for any type of vintage motorcycle but I specialize in Husqvarna.  They are sometimes called Husky. I only restore a few bikes a year so if you see something you want you better get it while you can. You could wait years. Click on restorations in the menu and see what has been sold and what is in process.

   I restore and sell most of my restorations. I do this as my hobby. I have a passion for it and it is not my main source of income. It simply funds my hobby. If your interested in any of my  restorations or would like your own motorcycle restored by me send me a email.  The motorcycles are typically restored to collector or museum quality level. If your looking for a rider for vintage racing,  I don't think you'll want my bikes. They are intended for collectors and or museums.

As you will see the 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross is my favorite and you could say I specialize in them. Most people know that this is the type of motorcycle used in the Bruce Brown academy award nominated documentary "On Any Sunday" with celebrities Steve Mcqueen, Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill. The 400 Cross is the motorcycle used in the documentary by Steve and Malcom not to mention Steve McQueen and Malcom Smith raced personally. Due to this documentary the 400 Cross is a well sought after motorcycle. Since there were only approximately 700 of these bikes brought into the country by the importer Edison Dye they have become a somewhat rare bike. It is not known how many still exist.   

I decided to start a 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross Registry since this bike is probably considered one of the most significant motocross bikes. Since I own a number of them and restored and sold a few we'll have a good start on a list. If you have a 1970 400 and would like to put it on the list email me and I'll add it. Serial number, your name, city and state should be all we need for the list. If you can supply your address, email and phone number I'll keep that private. Who knows, if we get  enough maybe we'll have a convention.

She's a beauti  As they say "A diamond in the rough"  

Latest News - My 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross came in third place in the 2007 Concours d'Elegance 1970-75 competition category.

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/news/2007/Concours.asp

The Sixth Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Concours d'Elegance is a juried show where only the most compelling original or painstakingly restored vintage motorcycles are invited to participate.

My personally owned and just restored 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross Serial# MH1130 which was once owned by Malcolm Smith is now part of the Malcolm Smith exhibit held at Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. It is now the only 1970 400 Cross in existence that is personally signed by Malcolm Smith, Mert Lawwill and Bruce Brown. http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/ 

GOT PARTS? I am always looking for parts 1973 and older. Especially parts for 1970 400 Cross.