LOT 649

1977 Ducati 860 'Super Sport' Registration no. not registered Frame no. 851375 (see text) Engine no. 851375DM860

Sold for £10,925 inc. premium

Lot 649

1977 Ducati 860 'Super Sport'
Registration no. not registered Frame no. 851375 (see text) Engine no. 851375DM860

The Summer Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show (Three-Day Auction)|4 July 2021, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1977 Ducati 860 'Super Sport'
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 851375 (see text)
Engine no. 851375DM860

A heavily customised 860 GT, inspired by Ducati's beautiful Super Sport models of the 1970s, this Ducati 860 'Super Sport' has been restored and modified by marque specialists Made In Italy Motorcycles of Stowmarket, Suffolk. The original 860 GT was styled by the renowned Italian automotive stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro, just as he was moving away from sensuous curves in favour of a more angular 'folded paper' look. Noteworthy examples of the latter include the Lotus Esprit and the original Volkswagen Golf, but the result was disappointing when applied to a motorcycle: the 860 GT's appearance was not well liked. The 860 GT was capable enough, though: it just needed a decent set of clothes. Previous owner and Monaco resident Tom Craig wanted a 'green frame' 750 Super Sport but ended up with this 860 GT, which he decided to treat to an extensive makeover. Made In Italy Motorcycles were commissioned to re-style the GT with that classic Ducati Super Sport look, the project being overseen by Made In Italy's Neil Ridgwell. Neil felt uncomfortable doing a straightforward 'green frame' replica and is justifiably proud of the result, which like all the best 'specials' looks every inch a factory-built machine. There is no registration document with this motorcycle and it should be noted that the frame number has been re-stamped.

Saleroom notices

The full frame number is DM860-851408- Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 649: click here

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