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LOT 169

The Andy Chapman Collection 1974 Ducati 340cc Mark III Registration no. YJT 315M Frame no. DM350S*359525* Engine no. DM350 18966

Sold for £3,220 inc. premium
Lot 169

The Andy Chapman Collection, 1974 Ducati 340cc Mark III

The Andy Chapman Collection
1974 Ducati 340cc Mark III
Registration no. YJT 315M
Frame no. DM350S*359525*
Engine no. DM350 18966

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, most notably 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 subsequent 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. Last produced in 1975, 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.
First registered in the UK in October 1997, this modified Mark III was acquired by the vendor in 2018 having last been taxed in 2005. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the old/current V5C documents omit the 'DM350/S' prefixes from both the frame and engine number.
Offered without key

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