The motorbike ridden by Furry Biker Dave Myers in his remaining TV collection has raised £15,800 for charity when it was auctioned immediately (Wednesday twenty sixth March 2025).
The 2023 BSA Gold Star went below the hammer with H&H Classics on the Nationwide Motorbike Museum in Solihull and the proceeds from its sale are being donated to CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria, NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Most cancers Analysis.
The motorbike famously featured within the BBC’s “The Furry Bikers Go West”, the final ever collection made by the extremely fashionable TV chef duo.
Dave fought an extended battle in opposition to most cancers however sadly died simply over a yr in the past. The public sale of his beloved BSA Gold Star was a becoming tribute to his vibrant character, collectively along with his immense affect and love for motorcycling.
The Furry Bikers collection ran for 20 years, making family names of Dave Myers and Si King. Hundreds of thousands watched them on TV, having fun with their heat and jovial personalities, in addition to their ardour for motorcycling and cooking.
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Liliana Myers, Dave’s widow, stated: “I’m delighted that Dave’s bike has discovered a brand new dwelling and raised proceeds for 3 very worthy charities near Dave’s coronary heart.
“It’s a particular motorcycle with some particular reminiscences and I hope the brand new proprietor will love driving it as a lot as Dave did, creating their very own reminiscences to treasure. Who is aware of, possibly that can even embody driving it with us on Dave Day in June!”
James Hewing, Nationwide Motorbike Museum director, stated: “Dave unfold a lot pleasure, it was an absolute pleasure to be concerned within the public sale of his beloved BSA Gold Star.
“It’s a singular piece of motorcycling historical past which I’m certain it’ll proceed to convey happiness wherever it goes.”
Colette McKay, managing director at H&H Classics, which carried out the public sale, stated: “H&H Classics was honoured to public sale Dave’s motorbike and lift some very worthy funds for charity.
“Dave’s recognition stays as robust as ever and, I’m certain, his motorcycle has discovered a brand new dwelling the place will probably be a lot beloved by its new proprietor.”
Ashish Joshi, CEO at BSA, stated: “Dave’s love for motorbikes and cooking, in addition to his real kindness and pleasant nature, is well-known.
“The public sale was a becoming tribute to an exquisite individual and we’re certain the brand new proprietor of his Gold Star will treasure it as a lot as Dave did.”
About H&H Classics:
Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest regularly buying and selling public sale home within the UK and Europe. With centuries of collective market experience within the automotive and traditional automobile business, H&H Classics prides itself on delivering the very best ranges of dedication and repair to its patrons and sellers, guaranteeing an expertise which is simple and pleasing.
Over the previous 32 years, H&H Classics has achieved world report costs for traditional bikes, vehicles, and competitors vehicles equivalent to a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1968 Lotus 49B, 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC, in addition to royal vehicles together with Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler, Prince Phillip’s Lagonda and Princess Anne’s Bentley.
To search out out extra about H&H Classics, upcoming auctions or for enquiries, please go to www.handh.co.uk
