Lot details Registration No: EU-Reg Frame No: 51461 Engine No: 35845 cc: 175 MOT Expiry Date: None
Although the Ducati manufacturing organisation could trace its history back to the 1920s it did not start manufacturing motorcycles until the late 1940s and early success led to the appointment of Fabio Taglioni as chief designer in 1954. His first design was a 98cc sporting overhead-camshaft machine, to become known as the Marianna, proved a great success and was to become a competitive entrant for long distance road events so favoured by the Italians. Taglioni built on his success with the introduction of larger displacement machines featuring the now established OHC design which was eminently suited to tuning and serious competition. During 1957 Ducati introduced a new machine using a variant of the over head cam engine aimed at riders seeking a versatile mount capable of commuting and touring. The 175TS featured a more upright seating position and valanced mudguards in keeping with its intended role with production continuing until the mid sixties.
This delightful example was restored to a very high standard during 2000 and is described by the vendor as running well.
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