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LEGENDARY MOTORBIKE RIDDEN BY PETER FONDA IN EASY RIDER COMES TO AUCTION WITH ‘NO RESERVE’ FROM THE GORDON GRANGER COLLECTION USA ESTIMATE $300,000 - $500,000 The world’s most iconic motorcycle ‘Captain America’ from the counterculture classic film, Easy Rider will be sold at auction in midlAND TEXAS ON JUNE 5TH BY DAN KRUSE CLASSICS The world’s most iconic motorcycle is going on the auction block in Midland, Texas on June 5th… Captain America from the counterculture classic film, Easy Rider, part of the Gordon Granger Collection, is being offered without reserve by Dan Kruse Classics. It is estimated by the auction house to sell for $300,000 to $500,000. The "Captain America" bike was named for its distinctive American flag colour scheme and known for its sharply-angled long front end. Easy Rider showcased the hippie movement and gave America an insight into the lives of those individuals who wander the highways on the back of a motorcycle and hence the motorcycles themselves became characters in the 1969 film. Designed and built by Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy, four former police Harley-Davidson motorcycles were purchased at auction for $500 and rebuilt into two Captain Americas and two Billy Bikes. Easy Rider is a 1969 American road drama film written by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern, produced by Fonda, and directed by Hopper. Fonda and Hopper play two bikers who travel through the American South West carrying the proceeds of a drugs deal. The success of Easy Rider helped to spark a new Hollywood era of filmmaking during the early 1970s. In 1996 the former owner of this bike, renowned celebrity vehicle collector, Gary Graham, sold the Captain American motorcycle at the Dan Kruse Classic Car Productions auction to Gordon Granger. Dan Haggerty was on site with Graham, his partner in the rebuild and restoration of the motorcycle, to authenticate, as it was, he that received the crashed pieces from Fonda and Hopper after the wrap of the film. Since then the motorcycle has resided in Austin, Texas where it survived a fire in December 2010. Dan Kruse, owner of the auction house that bears his name, says: “This motorcycle is part of both American film history and automotive history too. It is a legend and is one of the iconic symbols of the 1960s. It represents a longing for a simpler life, one of adventure and the open road. It would grace any automotive collection be it private or in a museum.” Along with Captain America, 23 other vehicles from the Gordon Granger Collection will be offered at auction on June 5th, all without reserve including: a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Springfield Limousine formally owned by Tallulah Bankhead. There are also a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Springfield Brewster Dual Cowl Phaeton, a 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom Springfield Brewster Limousine, a 1929 Packard Model 626 Convertible, a 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, a 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster and a 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible. Other notable vehicles being offered for sale will be two vehicles from the Gene Kennedy Collection, both perfect replicas of those featured in the Dukes of Hazzard: a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440 aka General Lee and a 1977 Dodge Monaco, driven by Sheriff Roscoe P Coltrane; four Corvettes from the Gene Plunk Collection including a first generation 1961 Convertible, a 1963 Split Window Coupe, and a 1964 Sting Ray Fastback; plus, from the Ken Dougherty Collection: a very rare restored 1966 Ford Bronco, a 1965 A-Code Ford Mustang Convertible, an E model 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible and a 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. Over 150 vehicles are expected to cross the auction block in Midland on June 5th at the Horseshoe Pavilion. Easy Rider was released by Columbia Pictures on July 14, 1969, grossing $60 million worldwide from a filming budget of no more than $400,000. Critics praised the performances, directing, writing, soundtrack, and visuals. Hopper, Fonda and Southern were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. ABOUT US DAN KRUSE CLASSICS Dan Kruse Classics has over 200 years of combined experience in the auction event business. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Dan Kruse Classics has been the premier classic car auction house serving the entire United States since 1972. The company regards all consignors, bidders, fans and team members as family and takes pride in working with the best in the business. The company was founded by Daniel Kruse, a licensed auctioneer and classic car expert and is run by members of the Kruse family.

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Avance Media's 2020 100 Most Influential Young South Africans Recipient Simphiwe Zuma’s 2021 JCI World Congress To Take Place In November Junior Chamber International World Congress Director Simphiwe Zuma – an Avance Media's 2020 100 Most Influential Young South Africans recipient, and together with current National President Silindile Mbaza, are looking forward to the 2021 Junior Chamber International World Congress taking place from the 16th to the 20th of November 2021. 2021 Junior Chamber International World Congress will be a hybrid event attended by about 500 delegates onsite at the Sandton Convention Centre and a targeted 20,000 delegates virtually from more than 100 countries. Simphiwe Zuma is an active citizen and international speaker who is passionate about the empowerment of young people and the role education plays in the development and advancement of Africa. Through her involvement with JCI, Simphiwe has championed the advancement of Agenda 2063 through the I Am Africa campaign and continues to create awareness and training on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the greater community. Silindile Mbaza is an enthusiastic social entrepreneur who is passionate about impact and sustainability of any project she is involved in. Silindile Mbasa was conferred with the Distinguished Women Leadership Excellence Awards, during the Young African Women Leadership Summit 2017. This award really brought light to the work in communities that she has been doing. JCI is a century-old membership-based non-profit organization of young active citizens ages 18 to 40 in nearly 120 countries who are engaged and committed to creating positive impact in their communities. Active citizens are individuals invested in the future of our world. Ignite Compassion, Unite Humanity is the theme of the 2021 JCI World Congress inspired by the philosophy of ubuntu and the universal values expressed at the Cradle of Humankind. In line with the theme, the 2021 JCI World Congress will focus on four of the SDGs, that are not only universal but fundamental to achieving sustainable livelihoods of young people in particular: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The full programme will include inspirational sessions, impactful workshops, official General Assembly meetings, JCI programs, forums, training, and fun-filled events to share best practices, exchange ideas, and determine the future of our dynamic organization. For an image, please see here https://we.tl/t-JBd3u8tp0L Social media Facebook https://web.facebook.com/2021JCIWorldCongress YouTube JCI South Africa www.youtube.com/user/jcisouthafrica Twitter @2021JCI_WC twitter.com/2021JCI_WC Instagram @2021JCIWorldCongress LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/2021-jci-world-congress-johannesburg-south-africa Website www.jciwc2021.com

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