FANS wanting to preserve a little of this year’s TT history could do worse than to log on to internet auction site eBay.
There they will find TT star John McGuinness’s 18th TT winning tyre is available to the highest bidder.
Accurately described in the accompanying words as ‘used’ the photograph shows it with the characteristic scuffed rubber of extreme use and hard riding. eBay describes a used item as: ‘The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully functioning.’
A message chalked on the tyre says ‘John McGuinness, IOM TT 2012, TT Sbk (superbike) win.’
Buyers’ information says the tyre is located in Douglas and is being auctioned to raise money for an island resident left quadriplegic after a hit and run traffic accident.
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The details also say: ‘100 per cent genuine used by John McGuinness to win his 18th IOM TT. ‘Please bid high.’
Bidders have until 3.47pm on June 21 (today) to place their bid with the current price after five bids standing at £200.