Unique Elvis Bonneville up for auction
A one-off Bonneville decked out in a special Elvis design is being auctioned off for charityA one-of-a-kind Elvis Presley-themed Triumph Bonneville motorcycle and matching Gibson Les Paul guitar is going under the hammer, with proceeds going to charity.
Currently on display at the Presley Motors Automobile Museum at Graceland, the bike and guitar will be up for sale the Amelia Island Auction in Florida on February 29.
The unique package deal is expected to fetch between $12,000-16,000, with the funds going to The Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation which supports the Memphis area.
The ‘Elvis Presley’ Triumph Bonneville T120 features a custom design by artist J Darr and is inspired by Elvis’s connection to Triumph through the bike he purchased for his Memphis Mafia entourage, and also his appearance in the 1968 film, Stay Joe.
Also featured in the design are elements inspired by the signer’s iconic 1968 Comeback Special which was televised on NBC.
The matching Les Paul guitar was donated by Gibson and customised by J Daar. Elvis used a Les Paul when rehearsing for the Comeback Special, and subsequently donated it to his chef.
Head to the Bonhams website for more details.
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