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Ducati has announced today that tow Desmosedici GP race bikes will be up for grabs at RM Auctions’ anticipated 2012 Monaco sale, which takes place May 11-12. The GP10 bike was raced by none other than Casey Stoner, while the GP11 (the one with the puppies on the seat) was thrashed by non other than Valentino Rossi “Il Doctore” himself.
Rossi’s Ducati GP11 “VR2” was built between December 6-10, 2010, and even ecorded a podium position at Le Mans, France in May 2011.
“The release of two very special machines like these is an extremely rare occasion for us, so the lucky buyer must not only enter into a confidentiality agreement, but also become a close member of the ‘Ducati family’!” said Ducati Corse General and Technical Director, Filippo Preziosi. “The Desmosedici GP10 and GP11 were two very interesting bikes in our GP project history and therefore will represent exciting opportunities for serious collectors.”
“Ducati represents the pinnacle of two-wheeled desirability with a reputation for world-beating performance and unmistakable design. We are very excited to be working with yet another leading manufacturer and to have this exclusive opportunity to offer items that are not normally available to the public. The sale offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire very unique pieces of Ducati history, not to be missed,” stated Peter Wallman, specialist at RM Auctions – Europe.
“The release of two very special machines like these is an extremely rare occasion for us, so the lucky buyer must not only enter into a confidentiality agreement, but also become a close member of the ‘Ducati family’!” said Ducati Corse General and Technical Director, Filippo Preziosi. “The Desmosedici GP10 and GP11 were two very interesting bikes in our GP project history and therefore will represent exciting opportunities for serious collectors.”
“Ducati represents the pinnacle of two-wheeled desirability with a reputation for world-beating performance and unmistakable design. We are very excited to be working with yet another leading manufacturer and to have this exclusive opportunity to offer items that are not normally available to the public. The sale offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire very unique pieces of Ducati history, not to be missed,” stated Peter Wallman, specialist at RM Auctions – Europe.
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