The passion for motorcycles and football will intersect this summer in a very special auction. A Harley-Davidson Sportster 1990 commissioned for Kevin Keeganone of the great legends of British football, will change hands on July 22 in a sale organized by H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, United Kingdom. As we can see, another gem up for auction at this prestigious motor event.
What makes this motorcycle such a unique piece is not only its original owner. The bike was created as a tribute to the close relationship of Keegan with Newcastle United, a club for which he was a player and later coach, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the sporting entity.
A Sportster inspired by the Newcastle colors
This sportster It sports an exclusive decoration in black and white, the team’s traditional colors. The motorcycle was purchased new from a dealer. Harley-Davidson from Newcastle and from the beginning it was conceived more as a display and representation piece than as a machine intended for daily use.
In fact, much of its existence has passed away from the asphalt. For several years it remained on display in the old Newcastle Brewery Museum, becoming a curious attraction for football and motorcycle fans. Later he went on to occupy a prominent place in the personal office of Keeganinstalled on a pedestal made specifically for display.
The sale of this Harley-Davidson It also acquires a special meaning due to the current circumstances of the former soccer player. Recently, Kevin Keegan He made public that he suffers from advanced stage cancer, news that has generated numerous expressions of support inside and outside the world of sports. For this reason, and as we are telling you, the auction house has confirmed that a part of the amount raised will go to Cancer Research UK, an organization dedicated to research and the fight against this disease.
From H&H Classics believe that, clearly, this motorcycle will arouse notable interest among collectors, fans of Harley-Davidson and English football fans. It is not every day that a piece comes onto the market that combines the history of a legendary brand with the career of such a renowned figure in British sports.
Popularly known as “King Kevin«, Kevin Keegan He is one of the most influential figures in English football in recent decades. His first spell at Newcastle United began in 1982, being instrumental in the club’s return to the top flight. Years later he returned as coach to lead one of the stages most remembered by St James’ Park fans during the 1990s. His charisma and attacking style of play helped return the team to the forefront of British football.
So, this sportster It will be one of the featured lots of the July auction and will be offered without a reserve price, a detail that could further increase interest among potential buyers. By the way, all interested parties will be able to examine the motorcycle in person starting on the afternoon of July 21 at the National Motorcycle Museum.
