A superb Italian Grand Prix motorcycle collection has arrived at Phillip Island.
The private collection of 24 grand prix winning motorcycles from the famous Italian marques, Aprilia and Cagiva, were permanently installed this year as the star exhibit in the History of Motorsport display at Victoria’s Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre.
The collection boasts a fleet of 15 sleek, agile Aprilias and a brood of nine beautiful fiery red Cagivas. They were uncovered in Italy by Andrew Fox and purchased from private collectors by Melbourne’s Fox family, owners of the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.
All two strokes, they raced in GP competition between 1987 and 2003 and on board were some of the world’s great riders including the Italian aces Valentino Rossi, Max Biaggi and Loris Capirossi, and American stars Eddie Lawson and John Kocinski.
“We are extremely excited about this collection,” Andrew Fox said.
“It represents a sensational era of grand prix racing and showcases the bikes that launched some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing.
“The bikes are all in perfect condition and I believe we have the finest collection of Cagivas anywhere in the world.”
Mr Fox said the family decided to search for a significant collection after last year securing rights for the MotoGP and World Superbike for another decade.
“We are the only circuit in the world with 10-year tenures on both these world championships and this collection launches our desire to build a world class exhibition of grand prix motorcycles that befits our circuit.”
For more information about the History of Motorsport display visit www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/family.
