CORONATION Street’s Simon Gregson is giving away his classic car and motorbike to NHS heroes in a touching gesture.
The actor – who plays Steve McDonald in the ITV soap – took to Twitter on Friday to share his plans with his followers.
He wrote: “Dear NHS workers I have two classic projects (car and bike) if you ride or drive and like fettling old machinery there yours.
“Just a little thank you. They need work! But don’t we all. No delivery for obvs reasons oh and thank you.”
The 45-year-old was bombarded with messages from his fans who praised him for his thoughtfulness.
One wrote: “Aw what a kind gesture Simon … Im working for NHS but not on the front line – hope u and all ur family are well xx.”
Another added: “Lovely thing to do. Big up to the frontline NHS workers. #NHSThankYou #NHSheroes.”
Simon went on to provide more details about the two vehicles, writing: “It’s a 1968 triumph 1300 fwd needs work buddy but she’s free and I have to say the comfiest car I’ve ever sat in VAT and tax free.”
He added: “The other is a 1955 1 owner Francis Barnet kestrel 30c again needs work. I’d like these to go to people on the front line who deserve a gift for their tireless efforts.”
Simon’s gesture comes just days after he revealed he had got the coronavirus.
He told fans on Thursday: “1st day out of bed today starting to feel a little better after contracting the virus.
“My main symptom was gastric and still is bloody awful but lucky to not have respiratory. Stay safe everyone x.”
ITV made the decision to suspend filming of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale amid the coronavirus pandemic last month.
