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By 2 on Sunday the weather was starting to turn and the vendors were packing up.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:09:01 -0800

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By 2 on Sunday the weather was starting to turn and the vendors were packing up.

I thought this was pretty special

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:09:00 -0800

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I thought this was pretty special

The Vespa Club Milan had a huge, professional display

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:58 -0800

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The Vespa Club Milan had a huge, professional display

Representing every brand you ever heard of and a hundred more you haven't

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:57 -0800

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Representing every brand you ever heard of and a hundred more you haven't

This modern Mondial had a steady stream of admierers

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:55 -0800

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This modern Mondial had a steady stream of admierers

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:53 -0800

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Another obscure make, this one's a Nassetti, made in Milano

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:52 -0800

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Another obscure make, this one's a Nassetti, made in Milano

And this Moto Morini racer was unlike any I had seen

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:51 -0800

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And this Moto Morini racer was unlike any I had seen

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:49 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:48 -0800

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That's Cesare from Motomanuali, the king of brochures, who somehow seems to have a better selection every time we see him. After years of dealing with Motomanuali.com on line, it was nice t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:46 -0800

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That's Cesare from Motomanuali, the king of brochures, who somehow seems to have a better selection every time we see him. After years of dealing with Motomanuali.com on line, it was nice t ...

The Wal Mart of Novegro. These guys were the busiest guys at the show, selling cheap electronics.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:45 -0800

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The Wal Mart of Novegro. These guys were the busiest guys at the show, selling cheap electronics.

Here's what's going home with us. Thanks Cesare!

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:19:06 -0800

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Here's what's going home with us. Thanks Cesare!

220cc with history that might include Mike Hailwood, it's an embarassment of riches, I was genuinely jealous

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:36:34 -0800

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220cc with history that might include Mike Hailwood, it's an embarassment of riches, I was genuinely jealous

This one is extra special

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:36:28 -0800

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This one is extra special

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:36:21 -0800

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Other things are just plain politically incorrect. (And there's plenty of this sort of stuff as well) I honestly think they might have sent half of the old Soviet Union here to sell

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:36:15 -0800

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Other things are just plain politically incorrect. (And there's plenty of this sort of stuff as well) I honestly think they might have sent half of the old Soviet Union here to sell

This Guzzi was really nicely restored

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:36:10 -0800

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This Guzzi was really nicely restored

And of course the whole place reeks of bar-b-que smoke, old gas, wine and cheese. It's actually pretty nice

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:36:01 -0800

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And of course the whole place reeks of bar-b-que smoke, old gas, wine and cheese. It's actually pretty nice

That's a Euro 900SS Superlight

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:54 -0800

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That's a Euro 900SS Superlight

Yep, his necklace is a lightbulb. I think he dances. If he wasn't so dirty I'd have taken him home :-)

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:46 -0800

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Yep, his necklace is a lightbulb. I think he dances. If he wasn't so dirty I'd have taken him home :-)

This Guazzoni (pronounced Gwat-zoni) was in kit form

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:40 -0800

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This Guazzoni (pronounced Gwat-zoni) was in kit form

Italian engineering

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:28 -0800

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Italian engineering

Made this "900SS" more of a replica than an actual 900SS

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:25 -0800

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Made this "900SS" more of a replica than an actual 900SS

But at Novegro it only took 24 hours to find a buyer. This man passed me Saturday afternoon on the way out the gate with the Bernag motor

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:16 -0800

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But at Novegro it only took 24 hours to find a buyer. This man passed me Saturday afternoon on the way out the gate with the Bernag motor

15e for a 3 day pass and there are literally buss after buss lined up at the gate full of men (mostly) from all over the EU who come to shop

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:07 -0800

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15e for a 3 day pass and there are literally buss after buss lined up at the gate full of men (mostly) from all over the EU who come to shop

This Honda was at another booth, to show what parts they make and had for sale

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:02 -0800

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This Honda was at another booth, to show what parts they make and had for sale

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:52 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:40 -0800

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But what was outside for sale was pretty darned good as well

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:33 -0800

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But what was outside for sale was pretty darned good as well

With just enough wear and tear to let you know it wasn't a living room queen

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:24 -0800

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With just enough wear and tear to let you know it wasn't a living room queen

This Malanca was a gem in the patina department. All original it was in incredible condition

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:20 -0800

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This Malanca was a gem in the patina department. All original it was in incredible condition

And a Fiat 500 racer

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:10 -0800

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And a Fiat 500 racer

This Ducati Scrambler was for sale. Parts for these are plentiful, what's not still left is now remanufactured.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:03 -0800

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This Ducati Scrambler was for sale. Parts for these are plentiful, what's not still left is now remanufactured.

Brochures and books are the key to researching restorations and are prized by collectors

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:57 -0800

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Brochures and books are the key to researching restorations and are prized by collectors

That's actually how they park them

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:44 -0800

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That's actually how they park them

Every once in a while something makes me laugh. I get asked to bring back some crazy stuff (generally impossible with new luggage restrictions). I can hear it now - "Hey, if you see a Bimot ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:40 -0800

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Every once in a while something makes me laugh. I get asked to bring back some crazy stuff (generally impossible with new luggage restrictions). I can hear it now - "Hey, if you see a Bimot ...

Cars were in the minority, very few for sale but what was here was pretty special

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:35 -0800

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Cars were in the minority, very few for sale but what was here was pretty special

Even spare Maserati parts.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:27 -0800

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Even spare Maserati parts.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:22 -0800

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ASI badges indicate the bike has been certified correct and special

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:16 -0800

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ASI badges indicate the bike has been certified correct and special

There must have been 5 Dummy Tank Vespa's although they weren't all for sale

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:12 -0800

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There must have been 5 Dummy Tank Vespa's although they weren't all for sale

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:05 -0800

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That's a 1946 Vespa. It's the original "Wasp" and is worth about $50,000

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:00 -0800

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That's a 1946 Vespa. It's the original "Wasp" and is worth about $50,000

I have one like this at home, with 2 seats. Now I want to make it into a racer, lol. Now all I need is another crazy old Vespa owner to race...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:56 -0800

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I have one like this at home, with 2 seats. Now I want to make it into a racer, lol. Now all I need is another crazy old Vespa owner to race...

That's an Italjet - the eyes are not an add on, they actually came that way :-)

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:51 -0800

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That's an Italjet - the eyes are not an add on, they actually came that way :-)

More Italjets - this guy has different ones every year. By Sat night the one on the left was gone

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:46 -0800

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More Italjets - this guy has different ones every year. By Sat night the one on the left was gone

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:40 -0800

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Another rare one, a Moto Cimatti (pronounced Chim-ma-tea)

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:33 -0800

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Another rare one, a Moto Cimatti (pronounced Chim-ma-tea)

60,000 square meters of motorcycles and parts. It's seemingly endless and this is the 3rd largest meet - both Imola and Reggio Emilia are larger

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:29 -0800

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60,000 square meters of motorcycles and parts. It's seemingly endless and this is the 3rd largest meet - both Imola and Reggio Emilia are larger

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:22 -0800

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These were gorgous - maybe 12 inches long, and really heavy, the details were incredible

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:15 -0800

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These were gorgous - maybe 12 inches long, and really heavy, the details were incredible

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:10 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:07 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:01 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:56 -0800

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This made me laugh - a whole box of new US car badges

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:47 -0800

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This made me laugh - a whole box of new US car badges

Not so many BMW's but this booth had many

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:40 -0800

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Not so many BMW's but this booth had many

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:34 -0800

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There is a whole industry of clothing and accessories as well. Seems like these are everywhere

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:28 -0800

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There is a whole industry of clothing and accessories as well. Seems like these are everywhere

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:22 -0800

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Unlike EICMA, helmets are for sale but not in mass quantity

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:18 -0800

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Unlike EICMA, helmets are for sale but not in mass quantity

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:12 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:05 -0800

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But more often, around every turn there's motorcycle "jewelery", incredible works of art, intertwined with stories of a man somebody knows that makes his own 3 cam Ducati/MV/Morini/etc motor ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:57 -0800

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But more often, around every turn there's motorcycle "jewelery", incredible works of art, intertwined with stories of a man somebody knows that makes his own 3 cam Ducati/MV/Morini/etc motor ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:50 -0800

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Welcome to Novegro, where everything can be found if you look hard enough. No really, EVERYTHING

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:43 -0800

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Welcome to Novegro, where everything can be found if you look hard enough. No really, EVERYTHING

These guys bring lots of Americana - record machines and gas pumps.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:37 -0800

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These guys bring lots of Americana - record machines and gas pumps.

These bicycles with wooden wheels were beautiful

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:32 -0800

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These bicycles with wooden wheels were beautiful

125 GP DOHC MV Agusta

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:23 -0800

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125 GP DOHC MV Agusta

I know, tha paint makes all the difference doesn't it ;-)

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:17 -0800

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I know, tha paint makes all the difference doesn't it ;-)

Some things make you wonder Why?

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:09 -0800

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Some things make you wonder Why?

Each one of these was nicer than the last one

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:02 -0800

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Each one of these was nicer than the last one

So many wonderful choices

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:54 -0800

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So many wonderful choices

Here's something you don't see every day, a Nimbus

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:48 -0800

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Here's something you don't see every day, a Nimbus

Some antiques were still in use, like this cash register

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:42 -0800

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Some antiques were still in use, like this cash register

On the left is an overhead cam Parilla, on the right is a 125 Sport Mondial

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:32 -0800

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On the left is an overhead cam Parilla, on the right is a 125 Sport Mondial

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:22 -0800

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That's a front door Isetta

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:15 -0800

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That's a front door Isetta

Last year he had one of these, a 125 Marianna, now he has two Ducati GP bikes!

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:09 -0800

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Last year he had one of these, a 125 Marianna, now he has two Ducati GP bikes!

Remember this guy from last year? One "only seen in museums" bike after another

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:29:00 -0800

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Remember this guy from last year? One "only seen in museums" bike after another

This is probably the least respected Ducati, so the entire range was well covered :-)

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:51 -0800

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This is probably the least respected Ducati, so the entire range was well covered :-)

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:43 -0800

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Wheels, tires and every other thing you could ever need are for sale by the thousands

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:38 -0800

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Wheels, tires and every other thing you could ever need are for sale by the thousands

And they just kept coming in

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:30 -0800

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And they just kept coming in

Car parts as well, this is for a Porsche

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:23 -0800

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Car parts as well, this is for a Porsche

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:18 -0800

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But it's not all paper. The building is filled with seriously rare stuff. And the prices are not shy. That Italoil sign was 1000 euros. That's $1500 bucks to us

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:13 -0800

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But it's not all paper. The building is filled with seriously rare stuff. And the prices are not shy. That Italoil sign was 1000 euros. That's $1500 bucks to us

Because there are 12,000 square meters of indoor space here all the really good paper goods come out as well.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:06 -0800

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Because there are 12,000 square meters of indoor space here all the really good paper goods come out as well.

All the moto clubs have displays. Clubs are HUGE here and it's incredible the tiny marques that have big fan clubs

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:28:00 -0800

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All the moto clubs have displays. Clubs are HUGE here and it's incredible the tiny marques that have big fan clubs

To this stunning Iso

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:53 -0800

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To this stunning Iso

This is the main building, there are two more besides this one

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:47 -0800

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This is the main building, there are two more besides this one

This TT2 "Replica" was on display. TT2's are maybe the most respected of the Ducati racers. They are so rare this was the only one we saw (and it's not a real one)

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:39 -0800

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This TT2 "Replica" was on display. TT2's are maybe the most respected of the Ducati racers. They are so rare this was the only one we saw (and it's not a real one)

These displays accounted for some really good bikes to look at

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:32 -0800

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These displays accounted for some really good bikes to look at

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:24 -0800

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But here, while not cheap, especially at today's rate of $1.47 to the euro, they are still plentiful

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:17 -0800

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But here, while not cheap, especially at today's rate of $1.47 to the euro, they are still plentiful

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:10 -0800

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The common thread? Come night fall they all looked like this. Old and valuable they get stolen for parts

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:01 -0800

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The common thread? Come night fall they all looked like this. Old and valuable they get stolen for parts

400e for a 125 Aprilia with papers. Not bad

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:26:52 -0800

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400e for a 125 Aprilia with papers. Not bad

To the normal

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:26:44 -0800

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To the normal