Orange County Chopper Auction
February 7 thru February 21, 2008
Own An Original!
On Saturday, November 17, 2007, the “Big Blue” Bike made its debut during half time at the UM – Ohio State game. Mikey and Paulie Teutel of Orange County Choppers and stars of the popular Discovery Channel’s American Chopper® presented the custom-made motorcycle to Dr. Robert Kelch, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs for the University of Michigan Health System and Patricia Warner, Associate Hospital Director, UMHS and Chief Administrative Officer for U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital. “Big Blue” will be auctioned off to the highest bidder along with a tailgate party for 10-20 people at a UM home game of their choice sponsored by Domino’s Pizza. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the new U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital building campaign.
Custom built by Orange County Choppers, the Michigan 'Big Blue' Bike is a rigid, right side drive, 6-up, 5-out chopper with a 40 degree rake. See photos (pdf)
Key features include:
- Revtec 100" engine
- Baker 6-speed transmission
- Custom OCC/Michigan wheels; chrome with epoxy inlay
- Custom OCC/Michigan air cleaner cover and primary cover
- OCC Down Sweep Exhaust with custom Michigan exhaust covers"
Watch “Big Blue” being built on Discovery Channel’s American Chopper January 31 and February 7. Check your local listings for time.
The fabrication of the “Big Blue Bike” was underwritten by the Lurie Foundation. The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Foundation is pleased to support the “Big Blue” Bike, a unique opportunity to showcase the value of motorcycle transportation along with a deep commitment to improving children’s health care in the United States and around the world. One of philanthropist Ann Lurie’s most significant endeavors is AID Village Clinics, Inc. a U.S. public charity delivering quality health care to remote and impoverished communities in southeastern Kenya using trained health care workers on motorcycles
The auction begins February 7 after the show and closes February 21. Bookmark this site and be the first to bid for the chance to own an original, one-of-a-kind chopper and help children and women at the same time.
