Coys Auction - Automoto D‘Epoca
Padova Fiera
Padova, Italy

Italy

Saturday 25th October 2008

Admission by catalogue only - admits two.

Ducati V-twin motorcycles are a legend in their own life time, and none more so than these early ‘bevel drive’ desmodronic valve engined bikes. Just to hear one will stir the imagination and to ride one is an absolute joy with crisp handling, good braking and plenty of grunt. All this wrapped up in beautiful and graceful Italian styling.
This beautiful 750 was originally prepared for long distance racing in the 1970s and 1980s and features aluminium forks, NCR dry-plate clutch, front double disc brake to name but a few details. It took part at many races in the period from 1972 to 1976 such as the 500Km of Monza, the 500 Km of Vallelunga, the Trofeo Magnani, the Trofeo Nazionale MaxiMoto, and the 500Km of Modena, in addition to the Four Hours of Modena with riders Orsenigo, Piramo, Marchetti, Per