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LOT 497

Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership for 44 years 1974 Ducati 250cc Mark III Project Registration no. GAM 44N Frame no. 104528 Engine no. 239M3 113107

Sold for £3,680 inc. premium
Lot 497

Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership for 44 years, 1974 Ducati 250cc Mark III Project
Registration no. GAM 44N Frame no. 104528 Engine no. 239M3 113107

Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership for 44 years
1974 Ducati 250cc Mark III Project
Registration no. GAM 44N
Frame no. 104528
Engine no. 239M3 113107

Designed by the legendary Fabio Taglioni, Ducati's first overhead-camshaft single appeared in 1955. Desmodromic valve operation was a feature of the racing versions and would later be applied to the sportier roadsters. The first major revision to the original design occurred in 1967 when the 'wide case' engine was introduced, which featured an aft engine mount wider than before and numerous other improvements, the most significant being a stronger big-end assembly. Mid-way through 1968, the Mark III was introduced in both valve-spring and Desmo versions, differences between the two being confined almost entirely to the cylinder head. Noteworthy developments included further increases in big-end size; the adoption of a Grimeca double-sided front brake; and the introduction of electronic ignition on the final Mark IIIs in 1973. The latter came in blue/gold (valve-spring) and yellow (Desmo) colour schemes, while a Brembo front disc brake was an option on the Desmos.

This Mark III was purchased in 1977 by the vendor's late father for his son and is now offered for restoration. Currently uninstalled, the engine is believed to have been rebuilt some years ago. However, the Ducati's mechanical condition and its completeness or otherwise is not known and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. The machine comes with the 1977 purchase receipt; a V5C document; and some books and manuals.

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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.

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