# Billy Joel Sells Vintage Motorcycles at Rétromobile NY Auction

> Billy Joel’s rare motorcycle collection heads to auction at New York’s Rétromobile event, with proceeds funding his charity.
- Title: Billy Joel Sells Vintage Motorcycles at Rétromobile NY Auction
- Summary: Billy Joel’s rare motorcycle collection heads to auction at New York’s Rétromobile event, with proceeds funding his charity. Billy Joel’s vintage motorcycles…
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- Source: Maxim — https://maxim.com/rides/billy-joel-to-sell-his-vintage-motorcycle-collection-at-inaugural-retromobile-new-york-auction
- Published: 2026-09-28T13:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: billy joel, vintage motorcycles, retromobile new york, gooding christie's, the joel foundation, motorcycle collection, ducati, harley davidson, triumph, yamaha, moto guzzi, kawasaki
## Billy Joel’s Vintage Collection
Gooding Christie’s will auction over 70 motorcycles from Joel’s personal garage at Rétromobile New York.

> I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right.
## Joel’s 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville
A 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville, gifted by Madison Square Garden for Joel’s 150th sold-out show, is estimated at $10,000-$15,000.
## 1982 Ducati Mike Hailwood 900
This 1982 Ducati honors Mike Hailwood’s 1978 Isle of Man comeback and is valued at $15,000-$25,000.
## 1975 Ducati 750 Sport
A restored 1975 Ducati 750 Sport is estimated at $25,000-$35,000.
## Joel’s Motorcycle Shop
Joel closed his 15-year-old motorcycle shop in Oyster Bay, Long Island, in 2025 to sell his collection.
## Proceeds Benefit Charity
All auction proceeds will support The Joel Foundation, Joel’s philanthropic organization.
## Key takeaway

Billy Joel’s vintage motorcycles will be auctioned at Rétromobile New York, raising funds for The Joel Foundation.