Remember that insane motorcycle cliff jump Tom Cruise pulled off in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”? 

Well, the battered bike that bore the brunt of that gravity-defying stunt has found a new home, and for a good cause! 

Despite missing a wheel and sporting some serious battle scars, the iconic prop fetched a cool £5,200 at a charity auction.

The auction, held by Christie’s in London, saw the “Wheelie Wonga,” as it was jokingly dubbed by Cruise himself, become a magnet for bidders. 

Proceeds from the sale will go towards the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity that supports young people battling cancer.

While the bike is undoubtedly worse for wear, its cinematic lineage and Cruise’s daredevil association undoubtedly fuelled the bidding frenzy. 

Owning a piece of movie history, even if it’s a crumpled testament to defying death, is certainly a unique proposition.

The buyer, who wishes to remain anonymous, has acquired not just a motorbike, but a conversation starter extraordinaire. Imagine the dinner party anecdotes: “Oh, that old thing? Just Tom Cruise’s death-defying stunt bike, you know, no big deal.”

So, while the “Wheelie Wonga” may never grace the silver screen again, its final chapter adds a heartwarming twist to Cruise’s cinematic legacy. It’s a reminder that even the most battered relics can find new purpose, and in this case, bring hope and support to those who need it most.

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