1970 Ducati 450 Scrambler
Recent restoration

Registration No: SVM 356H
Frame No: DM450S 460421
MOT: Exempt

• Recently restored to a very high standard
• NOS Radielli rims and a genuine Conti ex
• Rare in the UK, supplied with a current V5C

Ducati was established in 1926, initially producing electrical components. After WW2 they moved into motorcycles with the Cucciola, essentially a pushbike with a clip-on engine and by the 1960s became associated with performance single cylinder sports models. By the later 1960s, the global demand off road bikes was growing, especially in the USA. Ducati was already producing 250 and 350 Scramblers, but the American importers, Berliner Motor Corporation requested a bigger capacity version to compete against the BSA 441 Victor. The 450 Scrambler was introduced in 1969 and was the first model to use the 436 cc engine, the largest displacement that the OHC engine could be stretched to. The frame design received input from the racing department and was a strengthened version the one used on the smaller models. The 450 was successfully used in flat track, enduro and scrambles racing with the same basic styling reintroduced a few years ago on the 800cc V Twin range of modern-day Scramblers.

The biggest of the renowned bevel singles, this 450 scrambler has recently undergone extensive and sympathetic restoration, with the vendor sourcing parts from around the world. The engine has been overhauled with a new carb, clutch plates and a new gear selection mechanism and finished off with a genuine upgraded Conti exhaust. Electrics have been improved with a 12v conversion, and the Marzocchi rear dampers and front forks have been refurbished. The wheels have been reassembled with NOS Radielli chrome rims, resulting in an authentic and very usable classic scrambler. It will be supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189