Custom Hot and Heavy Chopper Auctioned for $145,000 to Benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Custom Hot and Heavy Chopper Auctioned for $145,000 to Benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation

World’s Largest Flooring Manufacturer Commissioned Paul Cox-designed Chopper, Driven by Hot & Heavy II LVT Inspiration
Dalton, Ga. — Mohawk Group, the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, is proud to announce that the custom Paul Cox-built “Hot and Heavy” Chopper sold for an impressive $145,000 at the 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction. One hundred percent of the hammer price will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U. S. military veterans, first responders, and their families.

Mohawk Group: Commissioning Design for Impact
The custom, hand-made motorcycle was commissioned by Mohawk Group and directly inspired by their Hot and Heavy II Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Collection. This collection famously embodies the high-performance characteristics of commercial floors in high-traffic areas, named for being heavy-duty yet beautiful, and designed to support interior architectural projects where form and function converge.

The “Hot and Heavy” motorcycle started with a custom rigid frame fabricated by Paul Cox Industries and is powered by a classic 1966 Harley-Davidson engine. The one-of-one motorcycle features Paul Cox's signature design elements developed over 20 years of custom bike building, representing American craftsmanship and enduring appeal.

“Commissioning this bespoke chopper, hand-built by Paul Cox, for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a powerful way to connect exceptional craftsmanship with profound purpose,” said Jackie Dettmar, vice president of product, design, and marketing for Mohawk Group. “We are incredibly proud that our Hot and Heavy II LVT could inspire such a unique symbol of support for America’s heroes, and we are thrilled to see the proceeds from this auction go to such a vital cause.”

The auction appearance, held during Barrett-Jackson’s 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, concluded a year-long campaign showcasing the unique synergy between expert craftsmanship and design. 

Supporting America's Heroes
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation helps America's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children, and by building specially adapted smart homes for badly injured veterans and first responders. The Foundation is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America never forget September 11, 2001.