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Bud Ekins, 77; stuntman did famous motorcycle jump in 'The Great Escape'. October 10, 2007|Dennis McLellan | Times Staff Writer. Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and a veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle jump in The Great Escape, has died.
Best Answer: steve mcqueen drove a 1968 mustang fastback. a gt model as i recall with the 390/4spd combination. the suspension was modified by mcqueen, and in order to get the tires to squeal going around corners, they had to lower the tire pressure.