1966 Ducati Diana 250 Mk3
Engine no. DM250M398675

Collectors' Motorcycles and Motorcars at the Barber Museum|10 October 2020, 13:00 CDT|Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Museum

1966 Ducati Diana 250 Mk3
Engine no. DM250M398675

The Ducati Diana 250 Mark 3 descended from a long line of Ducati singles that had excelled in Italy's city-to-city giros. When it was introduced it set new standards for 250cc production bikes and was Ducati's first big success in the U.S. market. Its timing was impeccable, as permanent road courses had been built in the previous decade and road racing was emerging from the shadows of flat track and scrambles. Cycle World tested an example in 1963, and the Mark 3 established itself as the fastest production 250 in the world. A Diana would also win a race at Daytona that year, but as was pointed out in the Cycle World test, the Mark 3 was rated as, "the fastest, and nearly the smoothest, standard motorcycle in the 250cc class." When you added gorgeous looks to the performance package, Ducati had a winner.

This Diana belongs to a famous classic cars and motorcycles collection located in Florida. The bike was kept in museum-like condition since the current owner bought it about 10 years ago. Already being in great condition at the time of the purchase, the bike just needed couple of services throughout the years to maintain its stunning condition.

These narrow case singles are now among the most sought after by the cognoscenti. Their jewel-like finish and diminutive size seem to attract collectors who keep them in their living rooms.

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