Not to be picky, but if I read your description correctly, it sounds like
the Fiat/Ducati link is (or was?) more akin to the Aston/Jag link.
But thanks for the info; I hadn't been keeping up with these builders of
interesting automobiles.

"Jeff" wrote in message
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To the person who said ducati is a part of fiat, learn about Italian
Motorsports. Ferrari is a division of fiat, not ducati.

Well,.... you might want to check that before jumping in, it's not that
simple. Ducati Motorcycles, who also make small industrial engines is
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. They are a significant part of the Aprilia
Group, which includes Aprilla, Moto Guzzi, etc.
The Aprilia group until very recently where majority owned by Agnelli.
Agnelli also owns 30% of Fiat. Fiat own Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and
Ferrari.

Fiat are linked to Ducati as much as Ford is to Aston Martin,Jaguar,
Volvo, Mazda and Hertz etc.