From Rolling Stone · Jon Blistein · · 1m
Billy Joel's Vintage Motorcycles Head to Auction
Billy Joel's 70+ vintage motorcycles auctioned Nov 20-21 at Javits Center.
In brief
Billy Joel's 70+ vintage motorcycles auctioned Nov 20-21 at Javits Center. Billy Joel will auction 70+ vintage motorcycles from his collection at New York's Javits Center on Nov 20-21, with proceeds supporting his charity. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Auction Details
Billy Joel will auction over 70 vintage motorcycles from his personal collection on Nov 20 and 21.
Auction Hosts
Gooding Christie and Rétromobile New York Auctions oversee the sale at New York City's Javits Center.
Joel's Collection
Joel has collected and restored vintage motorcycles for decades, operating 20th Century Cycles on Long Island from 2010 to 2025.
Notable Bikes
Includes a 1982 Ducati 900 replica of Mike Hailwood's Isle of Man TT bike and a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville gifted by Madison Square Garden.
Auction Prices
The 1982 Ducati 900 is estimated at $25,000 to $35,000; the 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville at $10,000 to $15,000.
Charity Impact
Proceeds from the auction will support the Joel Foundation charity.
The headline
Billy Joel will auction 70+ vintage motorcycles from his collection at New York's Javits Center on Nov 20-21, with proceeds supporting his charity.
