‘Hairy Biker’ Simon King puts custom vehicles up for auction

A custom Volkswagen T2 campervan and two motorcycles owned by TV star and 'Hairy Biker' Simon King will go under the hammer this week.

Volkswagen Camper

Three vehicles owned by Hairy Bikers presenter Simon King will be sold online this week.

For sale via Car & Classic, the lots include a Volkswagen California Type 2 Westfalia campervan and two motorcycles.

The Volkswagen was exported from America and has undergone a complete restoration since being in the TV star’s ownership.

Enhancements include all-new suspension, brakes, steering and a fuel system. The exterior has been resprayed and the interior has been restored, including the addition of modern electronic gadgets and UK three-pin plugs.

Purple Haze

Simon King’s ‘Cosmic King’ motorcycle is also for sale. Its design is unique and was overseen by King for a publicity campaign. As such, it has only covered 750 miles since being built in 2010.

Car & Classic describes its 1,640cc V-Twin engine and belt-driven five-speed transmission as being in ‘almost-new condition’.

Purple Haze

The final vehicle offered for auction is ‘Purple Haze’. This chopper motorcycle started life as a charity project and was bought by King via auction to help secure funds for The Archway Project.

It features a 1,638cc V-Twin engine and a six-speed transmission, and also includes vertical exhausts that finish at ear level. It has covered less than 1,000 miles since it was created in 2015.

The online-only auction for the Cosmic King motorbike ends on 3 August at 8pm, while both Purple Haze and the T2 Volkswagen Campervan end on 5 August at 5.45pm.

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