LOT 179
1972 Ducati 750 GT Frame no. DM750S751391 Engine no. DM750 751465
Estimate: US$20,000 - US$25,000
Lot 179
1972 Ducati 750 GT Frame no. DM750S751391 Engine no. DM750 751465
Collectors' Motorcycles at the Barber Museum|5 October 2019, 12:00 CDT|Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Museum
1972 Ducati 750 GT
Frame no. DM750S751391
Engine no. DM750 751465
Frame no. DM750S751391
Engine no. DM750 751465
• 'The most starling 750 Yet!' Cycle Magazine
• Kept in climate-controlled evnironment
• Well preserved condition
Designed by the legendary Fabio Taglioni, Ducati's first road-going v-twin - the 750 GT - arrived in 1971. Lacking the resources of larger Far Eastern rivals, Ducati had made the most of what it already possessed to create one of the all-time great post-war motorcycles. A 90-degree vee, the engine looked like two of the Bologna firm's bevel-drive overhead-cam singles on a common crankcase (which in essence it was) though the coil valve springs represented a departure from Ducati's traditional hairpins. The 90-degree layout made for exceptional smoothness and a lengthy wheelbase, a handicap more apparent than real that failed to stop the fine-handling Ducatis notching up a succession of wins in Formula 750 events, commencing with Paul Smart's famous victory at Imola in 1972. The October of the same year, the GT750 made a great impression to the Cycle magazine writers, considering the GT as "The Most Startling 750 Yet!".
This Ducati has been kept in a climate controlled garage for a number of years and appears to be in a well preserved condition.
• Kept in climate-controlled evnironment
• Well preserved condition
Designed by the legendary Fabio Taglioni, Ducati's first road-going v-twin - the 750 GT - arrived in 1971. Lacking the resources of larger Far Eastern rivals, Ducati had made the most of what it already possessed to create one of the all-time great post-war motorcycles. A 90-degree vee, the engine looked like two of the Bologna firm's bevel-drive overhead-cam singles on a common crankcase (which in essence it was) though the coil valve springs represented a departure from Ducati's traditional hairpins. The 90-degree layout made for exceptional smoothness and a lengthy wheelbase, a handicap more apparent than real that failed to stop the fine-handling Ducatis notching up a succession of wins in Formula 750 events, commencing with Paul Smart's famous victory at Imola in 1972. The October of the same year, the GT750 made a great impression to the Cycle magazine writers, considering the GT as "The Most Startling 750 Yet!".
This Ducati has been kept in a climate controlled garage for a number of years and appears to be in a well preserved condition.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The engine number is 751465 DM750, and the title will be in transit.
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