As they say, it’s only original once and this 39 year old 750 Sport has less than 3200 miles. The seller reports it as original and unrestored. The pictures paint a bike that has had incredible care in it’s time and with an eye towards preserving history. Bid accordingly!
1974 Ducati 750 Sport For Sale on eBay
quote from seller’s listing:
Up for your consideration is a incredibly original and unrestored 1974 Ducati 750 Sport. It is one of Ducati’s most iconic motorcycles and was designed in an era when the Ducati factory was winning the most prestigious races in the world and making timeless, rare motorcycles for the enthusiast. This motorcycle is a jewel.
The engine number matches the official tag on the head stock and will be provided to the winner of the auction. The line boring numbers also match as expected(192). It has a clean and clear title issued in 1977. This is one of the very special Ducati round-case bevel twins that do not come up for sale in untouched form very often.
Please feel free to ask any questions or if there is an area of the motorcycle that you want more detail I can help.
General
1974 Ducati 750 Sport (1 of 200 imported to the US)
Numbers matching
3,135 Original miles
Extremely complete, correct and in beautiful original condition. Runs and rides beautifully.
Cosmetic
All original bodywork with correct gel coat on fiberglass pieces. (front fender, rear fender, tail and side panels)
Tank showing typical paint condition of an original Ducati of this age. It still retains the original Ducati water transfer decals.
All Chrome is original and in very good condition. (The headlight Bezel was refinished very well and Aprilia numbers still visible)
Mechanical
Starts on first or second kick, no smoke, original points and “Ducati” stamped condensers.
Idles and runs smoothly. An excellent running engine. SOUNDS LIKE A SYMPHONY.
Transmission shifts smoothly through all gears and clutch functions properly.
All lights and switches work. The run/stop switch is reversed. It came like this from the factory.
Originality
The only replacement items are the licence plate bracket and the fuel lines.
The Engine still has the original lead seal with the Ducati Logo as it left the factory
Original Ducati Coils and KLG plug boots
Original Alpina painted spokes with correct “A” stampings on both wheels
Original Aprilia Horn Switch
Original Aprilia Fuse box and wiring harness
All bolts appear original and I would say 95% of them have not been turned by a wrench since leaving the factory.
Original Marzocchi shocks
Original Cable splitters, cable connectors, brass valve caps for the tires. (tires are new, vintage Dunlop K81 TT100). The details are incredible and well preserved.
Original Orlandi petcocks
Original Conti Silencers
Original Conti Clamps
Imperfections to Note
Please note the picture of the underside of the rear fender showing a repair done to fix the loose metal tabs that hold the wiring for the rear light. The hooks were fixed and given a thin brushing of resin. It is still clear and transparent so you can see there is no bodywork or cracks. You can still see the original pieces of numbered paper the factory laid in the body work.
Please look at the pictures of the Tank, I tried to show the paint condition and I think the pictures show it accurately. There is the typical mosaic look in the paint that you see on most of the rare original pieces of this era. There are imperfections purely due to age. There is no rust or dents.
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Very well preserved Duck. Man these and the 900SS bevel-drives sure bring in the big dollars.
Forgot, Why does the Mike Hailwood Replica usually sale for about half of the 900SS?
The MHRs sell for less because they were originally thought of as tarted up 900SS bikes. They are also not a “true” replica of Hailwood’s winning bike; but then again, the fabled 74 greenframe was not a true replica either. The later MHRs, like this one, had electric start and different frames which detracted from their sports bike image. But they are nice bikes, especially the early kickstart MHRs. Their prices will rise and the 79/80 models will soon be as pricey as the 76/77 900SS. Or not….