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1970 Ducati 247cc 24 Horas Registration no. unregistered Frame no. 97987 Engine no. MD90309

Sold for £3,488 inc. premium

1970 Ducati 247cc 24 Horas
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. 97987
Engine no. MD90309

Mototrans was the Spanish factory established by Ducati close to Barcelona to allow their bikes to be sold in General Franco's tightly regulated Spain. Mototrans' range topper was a 250 single, based on the 204cc narrowcase Ducati. It was dubbed 24 Horas (24 hours) after Ducati's success in the 1964 24 Horas de Montjuich, which Mototrans Ducati dominated using 285cc singles. Bruno Spaggiari and Giuseppe Mandolini led throughout the race, winning by five laps; in second place was a BMW 600 flat twin. The Ducati also won at an average of 100.438 km/h, the first time the magic 100 km/h (62 mph) barrier had been broken.

Mototrans were fiercely independent, developing a 250 four cylinder racer and putting a cambelt single into production. It should be no surprise therefore that the 24 Horas was very different to their Italian equivalents with different bores, strokes and other details, notably the chassis. Where the Bologna factory was focussed on building US sales and the V-twin, Mototrans remained focused on racing and selling in the Spanish market with the 24 Horas developed as a prestigious upmarket sportster.

This particular example was sourced from Made in Italy Motorcycles before being completely rebuilt and restored by Pat Slinn, with many parts imported from Spain where the model still has a cult following. The intention was an entry in the Motogiro d'Italia, although it never made it as far as being registered in the UK. Offered with key and dating certificate.

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is 24H MD90309. The machine does not require a key hence none supplied.

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