The Fonz's 1949 motorcycle recently sold for $231,562 at auction, but it won't just go to a museum or any old home ... it'll be in the hands of celeb grease monkeyRichard Rawlings.
The motorbike was among the most prized items from theHenry Winkler-themed auction... it was expected to sell for $80k-$120k, but Rawlings scooped it up for nearly double.
The "Fast N' Loud" star tells TMZ ... his winning bid is a tribute to his dad who is battling Alzheimer’s ... he says back in the day, they would watch "Happy Days" together.