Icons at auction | Exclusive Aston Martin Brough AMB 001 Pro to star alongside Capirossi MotoGP bike

Iconic Auctioneers will be selling off two very special examples of modern motorcycling history on Sunday, 7 April.

The Shuttleworth sale will feature a one-of-88 Aston Martin Brough AMB 001 Pro (seen above), as well as Loris Capirossi’s famed 2003 Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP race bike. 

Currently, there are 85 lots listed (although spaces remain open for more), with stock ranging from twist and go scooters, through to various classic sportsbikes, vintage motocrossers and antique machines spanning back to 1918. 

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The AMB 001 Pro is the only motorcycle ever to be produced in conjunction with Aston Martin and this one in particular is said to be the first imported into the UK according to Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers.  

Its 997cc turbocharged V-twin motor puts out a claimed 225bhp, giving it a staggering power to weight figure thanks to a svelte dry mass of just 175kg. 

Speaking with MCN, Bryan said: “It’s super exclusive – number eight of only 88 ever produced. This one has never been ridden, it spent its whole life sat next to the owner’s supercars in his garage, only being started and ran occasionally.” 

All that track-only performance is available at an estimated sale value of £150,000 – roughly the same as its release price back in November 2022.  

Those wanting a piece of MotoGP history however will need to bring even more cash to the table, with Capirossi’s Desmo racer expected to fetch between £250,000-300,000.

The 2003 machine – which is said to be in full running order, holds a special place in the Ducati’s racing lineage, representing the brands return to the world of MotoGP after first competing in 1973. 

During Capirossi’s inaugural meet at Suzuka, the Italian racer rode to an impressive third place, going on to achieve an overall third for the season after a first-place victory in Catalunya. 

To check out all the listings, head to iconicauctioneers.com now.