What could be better than a European lightweight race replica ? What about a factory race-win commemorative ? If there were three of those to choose from wouldn’t your choice be a legendary American track ?
1987 Ducati 750 F1 Laguna Seca for sale on eBay
A road-legal update of the mid-eighties TT1, the 750 F1 is styled as an endurance racer, and the beauty was more than skin deep. During the 1985-87 models years, Ducati celebrated racing victories with three F1 specials, this model commemorating Marco Luchinelli’s Battle of Twins victory at the California racetrack.
Engine and exhaust improvements delivering a handful more ponies differentiate the Laguna Seca from the standard F1, as well as wider Oscam rims, Brembo gold-series brakes, and special badging including a decal of Luchinelli’s signature. Curiously a steel fuel tank replaced the alloy and not-so-special fenders are shared with the newer Pantah. Under 300 Laguna Seca’s were built.
Newly restored, this F1 Laguna Seca has under 7,000 miles and has been treated to an engine and carburetor rebuild. Idles beautifully in a video available here. The owner takes the time to list the two (!) aftermarket parts.
Photographed in the midst of a Ducati collection, the eBay auction states:
This Laguna is in excellent condtion and in good running condition. We have attached a video for you to see it run. This Motorcycle has two parts that are aftermarket, the Muffler (a replica part) and the Caliper brackets.
- Miles – 6714
- Mint Condition
- Signed on the tank by Marco Lucchinelli
- New Piston Rings
- All Brakes completely Rebuilt with New Kits
- Carbs New Rebuild Kit Installed
A lovingly restored, very special and rare machine, with a strong starting bid and powerful buy-it-now, there is still some investment potential in this blue-chip Ducati, but more potential for a most excellent track season…
-donn
That is a serious Ducati collection. I think the 16″ Oscam wheels, M1 fork, and front fender were also on the 750 Paso.
I rode one of those once. I thought my 1997 900 SS/SP was slow turning; I practically couldn’t get the 750 F1 to turn!
What an impressive collection. Keep seeing bikes for sale with huge many others in background. Some with exotic cars behind them as well. This site makes me feel broke! HAHA
Actually, Joe B, they are Forcella Italia forks (Ceriani), not Marzocchi M1, and only fitted ti the F1 bikes. And, while similar, the front fender is not the same as the Paso. The Oscam wheels wheels and discs are the same( although highlighted in red rather than black). I owned a Laguna Seca F1 for 14 years and sold it back to the original owner. Great bike and I regret selling it.