The little brother of the bike that put Ducati back on the map, the 748 was produced in many variations. None were more rare than the Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition. Only 100 were produced in 1998, and they were exclusively sold through the Neiman Marcus catalog.
Though the 748L is the rarest of the 748’s, unfortunately the only differences were cosmetic. You got the unique metallic Mercury paint, as well as a carbon fiber front fender and chain guard. The rest was the same as the base Biposto bike – a 748cc twin engine that produced 95 horsepower and 54 pound feet of torque – less horsepower than its Japanese competition but with a better torque spread.
This example (VIN: ZDM1SB3R1WB007027) has 2,091 miles and it’s offered by the second owner, who acquired it in 2000. It’s got a few extras – Arrow carbon fiber exhaust, Sargent seat, color-matched stand/Arai helmet, and several carbon fiber pieces. The seller says that all the original parts are included and it got a major service including timing belts last year. There’s a crack in the front carbon fiber fender and a small scratch on the tail section but overall it seems to present OK.
Find this Ducati for sale in Greenwich, Connecticut with an unmet opening bid of $9,000 here on eBay.