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Wayne Rooney-designed motorbike raises £43,250 | |
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A diamond-encrusted motorbike designed by Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has been sold for £43,250. | |
The 2012 Lauge Jensen cruiser-style motorbike has a special shift rod with 21 black diamonds and a white diamond. | The 2012 Lauge Jensen cruiser-style motorbike has a special shift rod with 21 black diamonds and a white diamond. |
An autographed No 10 football shirt has also been lacquer-sealed on to the petrol tank. | |
The motorbike was sold at Bonham's auction house in Chester to raise money for KidsAid, a Danish children's charity which helps sick youngsters. | |
Rooney said he had been "really excited" to be involved in the one-off design. | Rooney said he had been "really excited" to be involved in the one-off design. |
It features a painting on the rear mudguard of his celebrations after he scored the goal that helped Manchester United clinch the 2011 Premier League title. | It features a painting on the rear mudguard of his celebrations after he scored the goal that helped Manchester United clinch the 2011 Premier League title. |
Bonham's said the bike sold to an anonymous bidder. | |
Other popular items at the auction included a Brazil shirt worn by Pele which fetched £3,500. | |
A collection of 22 Premier League inaugural season hand-signed and match-worn shirts was sold for £18,750. |
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