Matthew McConaughey Auctions Bike on Ebay

November 8, 2007

This time, the powers of Ebay and celebrity are going to join forces for good, and not just to cash in on some poor d-lister’s worn panties. Yes, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY is auctioning off his beloved motorcycle to benefit charity.

(All proceeds will be shared equally by Matthew McConaughey’s Just Keep Livin’ Foundation and Texas Exes Scholarship Fund.)

According to Matthew McConaughey, “It’s a commemorative Texas Longhorn National Championship Tribute Bike, designed and custom-built by Ralph Randolph’s Knockout Motorcycle Co.”

Ralph Randolph, also a captain with US Airways, has appeared with the UT Longhorns Tribute Bike on this year’s national Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour and has witnessed America’s reaction to Matthew’s hot-rod bobber first-hand.

“Especially in the heartland, where there’s such a sense of pride in craftsmanship and such a love of the game [football]…There’s just something this bike does to you when you notice the detail work and hear that motor rumble for the first time. It’s as American as it gets.”

“When Ralph and I started the project I was originally going to keep the bike”, says Matthew. “But he and I decided it could get more use and raise money for the Texas Exes Scholarship Fund and my j.k. livin foundation.”

Current bid is at $26,000+ USD. Let’s hope they make a mint! It’s nice to see a celeb giving back!

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