Famous bikes sold: Fonzie and Arnie’s machines sold at auction

Published: 27 June 2018

Fonzie's Triumph Trophy TR500 that was used in Happy Days

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The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR500 used by Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler, in the hit American TV show Happy Days has been sold at auction.

The bike appeared at Julien’s Auctions, Planet Hollywood, Los Angeles on Saturday, June 23 and fetched $179,200 (about £135,000).

Winkler, who couldn’t actually ride a motorbike and for most of his scenes was simply sat stationary on the machine, used three Triumphs during filming as he reportedly found the first few too heavy.

Arnie’s bike also sold at auction

Appearing alongside Fonzie’s bike was a 1987 army green Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic, with a colour matched half helmet and pair of leather gloves owned by Arnold Schwarzenegger, which sold for $38,400 (about £29,000).

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By Ben Clarke

Deputy Head of Digital (Motorcycling), Ben Clarke began riding (legally) at 21-years-old when he passed his direct access one month before shipping his Yamaha XT660 R to Miami and embarking on a 13,500-mile tour of the USA and Central America. He's worked at MCN for the last six years, riding everything from super nakeds and superbikes to small-capacity electrics and scooters across several continents. In more recent years, he's worked closely with the bike kit team to bring you all the latest news and reviews about the bike-related products we all use every day.

Fonzie's Triumph Trophy TR500 that was used in Happy Days