It's big. It's bad. It's up for bid. After revving up fans at auto shows and Lincoln Mercury dealerships nationwide, the Mark LT Chopper will head home with a lucky motorcycle lover next month.

Inspired by Lincoln's Mark LT luxury truck and built by well-known custom motorcycle builders Orange County Choppers of The Discovery Channel's "American Chopper," the Mark LT Chopper is valued at $150,000. Lincoln will list the distinctive chopper on eBay during the Habitat for Humanity International Charity Auction benefiting "Operation Home Delivery," Habitat's rebuilding program in New Orleans and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
"Fans have been raving about the Mark LT Chopper since the moment we unveiled it," said Al Giombetti, vice president, North America Sales, Ford Motor Company. "We're glad we can donate this unique chopper to help people rebuild their lives. We anticipate motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world will be eager to enter their bids and show their support for such a critical cause," Giombetti said.
The Mark LT Chopper is on display at the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 23. Those attending the fair today will have an opportunity to meet the chopper's designers, Paul Teutul, Sr., Paul Teutul, Jr., and Mikey Teutul, as bidding begins for the Mark LT Chopper at $25,000. The charity auction runs through Oct. 13.
To pre-qualify for bidding, go to www.ebay.com/marklt or link there from www.lincoln.com/occ.