At 85, Ann-Margret still has a need for speed.The "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Viva Las Vegas" legend is opening her personal archives to fans, partnering with Julien’s Auctions to sell cherished keepsakes, household items and glamorous Bob Mackie-designed costumes beginning June 23.One of the sale’s crown jewels is her custom 1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Hugger, adorned with a mauve-and-daisy design and ridden by the star for more than 20 years.GOLDIE HAWN CREDITS ‘FREEDOM’ FOR KEEPING 43-YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH KURT RUSSELL STRONGAnn-Margret is partnering with Julien’s Auctions to open her personal archives to fans, offering an extraordinary collection of memorabilia spanning her legendary career.The auction features cherished keepsakes from iconic movies, such as "Viva Las Vegas," alongside deeply personal possessions, including one of her prized motorcycles.
The auction launches June 23, 2026.(Cleopatra Records)When asked by Fox News Digital what riding means to her, the actress, without missing a beat, declared, "Freedom, freedom, freedom!"Ann-Margret noted that she loves the "speed" and still happily rides today.Ann-Margret is seen here with a motorcycle, circa 1965.
(Darlene Hammond/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)"Back in Sweden, my uncle, my mother’s brother, he had a big motorcycle," she said."I watched him, and of course, I asked him if I could ride with him.
And I did.And that was it.
I had to have one of my own."WATCH: ELVIS PRESLEY'S 1968 BORDELLO SCENE WAS CUT FOR BEING TOO RACY: DOCWith zero hesitation, Ann-Margret replied, "nope" when asked whether she was ever scared."Isn’t that something?" she said."I never have been.
I love the speed.I try not to go too fast, although I do love the speed.
I’m joyful when I get on that bike.I don’t get scared.
That’s the problem!"Ann-Margret starred as Kim MacAfee in the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie." (John Springer Collection/Corbis)A devoted motorcycle enthusiast since the 1960s, Ann-Margret ...