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This motorcycle is Lot 11 of Bonhams Motorcycles Online – The Spring Sale; open for bidding 13-23rd February 2026. This Lot is available for public view and eventual collection from Bonhams Motorcycle Department, Milton Keynes.
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Auction Timings:
Bidding on all Lots commences Friday 13 February, 12:00 noon.
Bidding closes Monday 23 February, 12:00 noon, starting with Lot 11
Each subsequent Lot will then close one minute apart unless bidding remains active.
Public Viewing (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY):
All Lots:
Wednesday 18 February, 9am - 5pm
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Lot 11
c. 1961 Ducati 175 TS
Registration no. 863 UYT
Frame no. DM175* 06818*
Engine no. DM175 06163
Designed by Fabio Taglioni, the first Ducati overhead-camshaft single - the 100 Gran Sport - appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and soon proved unbeatable in its class. Taglioni's versatile design proved capable of considerable enlargement, being produced in various capacities from the original 98cc up to 436cc. The 175cc class was popular in Continental Europe and Ducati's first offerings in that category appeared towards the end of the 1950s. A pair of 175cc roadsters was introduced for the 1956 season, the Sport version of which (known as the 'Silverstone' in the UK) was capable of more than 80mph in road trim and close to the 'ton' when stripped for racing, an astonishing achievement at the time and one that helped establish the giant-killing reputation long enjoyed by Ducati's miniature masterpieces. Alongside it, Ducati offered the 175 T (Turismo), which was made in a lower state of tune and became the TS (Turismo Speciale) for 1958. Manufactured for only a few seasons, these 175cc tourers are today quite rare.
Offered from a small private collection, this 175 TS was first registered in the UK in November 2016 and was purchased by the private vendor in January 2021. Believed subject to a previous restoration, it has been dry stored and not ridden, though the engine has been turned over regularly. Recommissioning should be a relatively simple process. The machine is offered with the 2021 purchase invoice and a V5C Registration Certificate (listing date of first registration: 01. 11. 16 and noted 'declared manufactured 1956'). However, this machine's frame and engine numbers appear to fit the range for Ducati's manufactured in 1961. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to this wonderfully presented machine's date of manufacture, prior to bidding. The current odometer reading is 37, 418 kilometres (23, 251 miles).
£1, 000 - 2, 000
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 Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
