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Bob
21st November 2008, 01:19
Ewan McGregor is to donate a motorcycle to UNICEF to help raise funds.

McGregor said he will donate a motorcycle plus some of his riding kit to an upcoming EBay auction on behalf of the charity,

It is thought (but not confirmed) the bike will be his BMW R1200GS Adventure – if so, it is estimated it could fetch up to £40,000.
Bob
9th December 2008, 01:02
Ewan McGregor’s Moto Guzzi California Vintage has sold for £22,100 at auction. The funds – raised via internet auction on EBay – will go towards helping Unicef to aide children affected by natural disasters or wars.

The actor is an ambassador for the children’s charity.
Owl
9th December 2008, 06:36
Nice one Ewen!:yes:
NordieBoy
9th December 2008, 06:54
He probably found it harder to part with a Guzzi than a Beemer.
Bob
9th December 2008, 07:51
He probably found it harder to part with a Guzzi than a Beemer.

The more I thought about this, it seemed to me that McGregor couldn't have given the "Long Way Round" BMW to sell. I seem to recall that it had already been sold in aid of Unicef - I think a private collector bought it (and I think it went for something like £80K).

I'll have to see if I can come up with something about this.
007XX
9th December 2008, 07:57
Ewen rocks!!! Good on him ...

I do so love influencial people capable of actually doing something to help ...it does restore my faith in humanity.
slimjim
9th December 2008, 08:02
The more I thought about this, it seemed to me that McGregor couldn't have given the "Long Way Round" BMW to sell. I seem to recall that it had already been sold in aid of Unicef - I think a private collector bought it (and I think it went for something like £80K).

I'll have to see if I can come up with something about this.


yes Bob..had been mentioned that he had done this with the orginal bike...wonder if true or not...
Bob
9th December 2008, 08:15
Can't find anything about the original bike, but I did come up with this, where they sold a replica (plus a Long Way Round car):

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/uk_41783.html
Dodgyiti
9th December 2008, 15:28
He is actuall a renowned Guzzifile, plus he has a Triumph bobber and a few other bits of crusty British iron in his shed. He still has his Griso :hug: