I saw this, and my jaw dropped. But before I gush over this bike, I’ll admit: it’s difficult to understand this extremely rare and extremely expensive Ducati/NCR New Blue without a bit of history about Old Blue. In the early 1970’s, a couple of Cycle World editors were racing one of only a handful of…
Around the corner from the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, NCR founders Nepoti, Caracchi, and Rizzi began to modify and race Ducatis in 1967. Their lightweight chassis and race team became a presence in endurance racing, winning the Isle of Man TT in 1978 with Mike Hailwood aboard. Early in the trellis-frame’s development, Pantah-based 600cc…
Update: Last posted in Jan of 2014 by Ian, it’s back and the buy-it-now is now set at $37500 but offers are being accepted – Marty/Dallaslavowner Ians post Do we have any Monty Python fans that can give me a wink, wink; nudge, nudge, that this is just an average Ducati. All I can say…
Update 7.25.2014: Buyer has let us know this bike is now sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Well funded Ducatisti are no strangers to NCR and their legendary history with race bred Ducatis. The Millona represents one of their earliest production offerings as they previously only modified customer bikes. The philosophy is a time…
The Ducati Sport Classics have been appreciating in value the last several years, many exceeding original purchase price already after just 8 years. These two examples go much further than that and pack far more than the factory ever offered. -dc Built 2006 Ducati Paul Smart for sale on eBay – $55,000 Buy-it-Now from the…
For those who participate in the occasional track day, a little masking tape and the removal of mirrors is enough. For others, a dedicated track day bike – usually an inexpensive or well-used model with track-specific changes – is in order. Take that one step further and consider a full blown race bike. If money…
If you’ve been on the lookout for a Ducati SportClassic you’ve probably noticed they command quite a premium these days, and for good reason. But this is no ordinary Sport 1000S. This bike is on a whole other level though as it’s an NCR built race machine. Act quickly as there isn’t much time left…
If you dread Monday’s like I do, hold your calls, push the files to the side of your desk and enjoy a little UK dreaming for the start of your work week. Is there any other MV Agusta to own? The ORO still gets the largest “Wow” factor in my book. Wow best describes the…