Descrição
This bike is Lot 102 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Quail Auction on Friday August 15, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Wednesday August 13 from 09:00 until 18:00, Thursday 14 August from 09:00 until 18:00, and Friday 15 August from 08:30 onwards, at The Quail Lodge.
Lot 102
1973 Ducati 450cc Mark 3
Registration no.
Chassis no.
436cc SOHC Air-Cooled Single Cylinder Engine
Single Dell'Orto Carburetor
27bhp at 7, 000rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Marzocchi Telescopic Front and Twin Adjustable Marzocchi Shock Absorber Rear Suspension
2-Wheel Drum Brakes
* Purchased from a UK auction in the 1990s
* Garage stored since acquisition
* Requires recommissioning
THE DUCATI SINGLE
Designed by the legendary Fabio Taglioni, Ducati's first overhead-camshaft single appeared in 1955. Desmodromic valve operation was a feature of the racing versions and would later be applied to the sportier roadsters. The first major revision to the original design occurred in 1967 with the introduction of the 'wide case' engine, which featured an aft engine mount wider than before and numerous other improvements, the most significant being a stronger big-end assembly. Mid-way through 1968 the Mark III was introduced in both valve-spring and Desmo versions, differences between the two being confined almost entirely to the cylinder head. Noteworthy subsequent developments included further increases in big-end size; the adoption of a Grimeca double-sided front brake; and the introduction of electronic ignition on the final Mark IIIs in 1973. Last produced in 1975, the latter came in blue/ gold (valve-spring) and yellow (Desmo) colour schemes, while a Brembo front disc brake was an option on the Desmos.
THE MOTORCYCLE OFFERED
This Ducati is understood to have been bought from a UK auction in the 1990s. Garage stored in Japan since then, it will require recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Please note that although this motorcycle is finished in the yellow colour scheme typical of the Desmo, it has not been possible to determine whether it is a genuine example or a cosmetically altered Mark 3.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
