Steve Strope’s BMX Bike Collection

Steve Strope, the renowned custom car builder and owner of Pure Vision Design, maintains a significant collection of vintage BMX bicycles that is currently showcased through collaborations with the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska.

As of early 2026, Strope's collection is part of a growing effort to celebrate BMX as the "gateway drug" to high-end hot rodding.

• Gateway to Hot Rodding: Strope frequently discusses how the culture of modifying BMX bikes in the 1970s and 80s—upgrading parts for performance and aesthetics—directly influenced his career in automotive design.

• Museum Display: Following the 2025 Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame event, several iconic vintage bikes and rare memorabilia (such as a 1978 NBA Schwinn banner) were loaned to the Museum of American Speed to expand its two-wheeled history exhibits.

• Iconic Models: Strope’s personal collection has historically included highly sought-after vintage bikes from brands like Hutch, Mongoose (Supergoose), and Redline.