1962 Ducati 175 TS
No Reserve

Registration No: 921 XVP
Frame No: MD50805
MOT: Exempt

• A rare import in lovely condition
• First registered in Britain in 2021
• Some light renovation undertaken

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, which became known as the Marianna and proved successful and competitive in the 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 model using a variant of the OHC engine aimed at riders seeking a versatile mount capable of commuting and touring. The 175 TS featured a more upright seating position and valanced mudguards in keeping with its intended rôle, with production continuing until the mid-sixties.

The vendor purchased it as an import machine in 2020 and succeeded in obtaining an age-related registration in 2021. It has since received some renovation, including a replacement fuel tank – the unpainted original is included in the sale – although an amount of recommissioning may be required after a period of disuse. It is being offered with the current V5C and NOVA and DVLA paperwork on file.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217