'Piano Man' Billy Joel's Prized Motorcycle Collection Hits the Auction Block
Billy Joel's prized motorcycle collection of over 70 lots hits the auction block at Retromobile New York, featuring Ducati, Triumph and more.
TL;DR
- Billy Joel is auctioning his collection of over 70 motorcycles.
- The auction will be held at Retromobile New York by Gooding Christie's.
- A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Joel Foundation, which supports music education and women's health.
- The collection includes various brands such as Ducati, BMW, Triumph, and Harley-Davidson.
- A notable item is a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville gifted to Joel by Madison Square Garden.
- Joel recently underwent brain surgery for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), which he attributes partly to his rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
- The motorcycles will be displayed at the Javits Center in New York prior to the auction.