Photo credit: MEGABilly Joel is saying goodbye to some of his beloved vintage motorcycles, which are set to hit the auction block in November.The 77-year-old music legend is reportedly putting several prized motorcycles from his personal collection up for sale to the highest bidder in New York.The auction is being overseen by Gooding Christie's and Rétromobile New York Auctions, with the sale itself taking place at the Javits Center."I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right," Joel said in a statement, per Gooding Christie's. "I've loved building this collection. Now it's someone else's turn to hit the road."Joel's motorcycle collection will go under the hammer on November 20 and 21. Among the motorcycles the singer is parting with is his 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville.The bike was gifted to Joel by Madison Square Garden to commemorate his 150th sold-out show. According to Gooding Christie's, it will be offered with an estimated value of $15,000.SB6/MKT/WENN/Newscom/The Mega AgencySome of Joel's most prized bikes include a 1982 Ducati Mike Hailwood 900 and a restored 1975 Ducati 750 Sport, which a Christie's spokesperson described as "one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever conceived."Before Joel's motorcycles hit the auction block, a selection of his bikes will be on display at the auction house's Rockefeller Center showroom on October 18 to 12.Gooding Christie's President David Gooding said in a statement, "We are truly honored to present the Billy Joel Motorcycle Collection, and with what better location than New York City itself, a place so strongly associated with Mr. Joel and his celebrated legacy as one of the most beloved musicians of all time. Billy Joel is one of the most recognized motorcycle enthusiasts in the world and we are thrilled to be presenting his prized collection at Retromobile NY in November."Read More From First For AutosPresident Trump Approves New Fuel Economy Rules That Could Make Cars Cheaper But Gas Bills HigherGeneral Motors Balked After Man's Brand-New $59K Chevy Silverado Needed New Engine After 1,240 MilesBoys, 12 and 13, Accused of Stealing 11 Cars by Targeting Certain Kia and Hyundai ModelsThis story Billy Joel's Beloved Vintage Motorcycle Collection Is Headed to Auction in November first appeared on First For Autos. Follow First For Autos on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.
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