Considered one of Pee-wee Herman’s bikes from Tim Burton’s 1985 movie Pee-wee’s Huge Journey might quickly be yours.
Coming from the property of Jay Ward, one of many 14 iconic purple bikes used throughout the filming of the film will go up on the market throughout a two-day auction on Might third and 4th, hosted by Van Eaton Galleries.
In keeping with the itemizing, the bike was utilized in a number of memorable scenes, together with one by which Pee-wee (performed by the late Paul Reubens) crashes right into a curb and is thrown onto a garden — solely to pop up and ship his signature line, “I meant to do this.” Watch a clip of that under.
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It’s additionally the bike that Pee-wee makes use of to swing throughout a lake on a vine, Tarzan-style, whereas fleeing safety on the Warner Bros. lot.
Constructed by Hollywood stuntman Gary Littlejohn, the bike has been restored to match its on-screen look. Nevertheless, no paintwork or re-chroming has been finished, so a number of the put on and tear from the movie stays.
Right here’s extra from the outline:
“The bike is fitted with new grips, classic Carlisle tires, a Mickey Mouse bell, black field with purple and inexperienced button, a precise working reproduction of the tiger siren, Dia-Compe brake lever and cable, and the precise classic streamers on the grips. The present mild castings have been fitted with the screen-matching fins, propeller, and new lens and chrome on the bezel. An actual reproduction of the screen-used Individuals Majestic Siren prop and bracket are in place, together with the right classic rat lure pedals, a Greenfield kickstand, and new metallic fender skirts. The present baggage are redressed with chrome tape, with the right bag lenses and fin restored, plus fork dart decals and real classic Schwinn spring elements as seen on display screen. Full reproduction mudflaps are in place, in addition to substitute hypno-spiral discs to the entrance wheel. Lastly, the bike bears a gleaming reproduction ‘Property of Pee-wee Herman’ plaque behind the seat.”
See extra in regards to the public sale here.
In different Paul Reubens information, the Safdie Brothers-produced documentary Pee-wee as Himself is premiering on HBO and Max on Might twenty third.
Revisit our essay celebrating Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.
