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Billy Joel to auction over 70 motorcycles in New York
Musician Billy Joel is auctioning off more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection through Gooding Christie’s. The sale is scheduled for November 20 and 21, 2026, at the Javits Center during the inaugural Rétromobile New York Auctions.
The collection includes various makes and eras, such as Ducati, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, and Honda. Notable items include a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville, gifted to Joel by Madison Square Garden to commemorate his 150th sold-out concert, and a 1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica. All motorcycles will be sold without reserve.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit The Joel Foundation, a charity supporting music education and humanitarian causes. The decision to sell the collection follows Joel’s recent health diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition affecting balance and cognitive function, which has led him to step back from performing and riding.
Entities
Billy Joel · Gooding Christie’s · Javits Center · Madison Square Garden · The Joel Foundation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Billy Joel stated he has always been drawn to motorcycles built with attention to detail. pulptastic.com · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Billy Joel was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a neurological condition. www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] A restored 1975 Ducati 750 Sport is expected to sell for approximately $35,000. pulptastic.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The collection will be on public display at Rockefeller Center from October 8 to 12. pulptastic.com · nypost.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Billy Joel is auctioning more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection. pulptastic.com · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.perthnow.com.au · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Joel Foundation, a nonprofit for music education and the arts. pulptastic.com · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 5 SOURCES] A 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville, gifted by Madison Square Garden, has an estimated value of $15,000. pulptastic.com · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · nypost.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The auction is scheduled for November 20 and 21 at the Javits Center in New York City. pulptastic.com · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.perthnow.com.au · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 1975 Ducati 750 Sport is estimated to command between $25,000 and $35,000. robbreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gooding Christie’s will manage the auction of Billy Joel’s motorcycle collection. www.insella.it · powersportsbusiness.com · robbreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The auction will take place on November 20 and 21, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York. www.insella.it · powersportsbusiness.com · robbreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] All motorcycle lots will be offered without a reserve price. www.insella.it · robbreport.com