Vol. 4 No. 2
May 16, 2024
One of the greatest original examples of European sporting bike history ever offered
Moto Borgotaro is consistently presenting the rarest opportunities for unique and Concours quality motorcycles, we are also pleased to partner with Godding & Co to present some of the finest 2-wheeled offerings. Offerings on auction ending tomorrow, Friday, May 17th including 1 of 8 Ducati Imola Racers.
The awe-inspiring victory achieved at Imola in 1972, where the Ducati 750SS clinched both first and second place, stands as a monumental milestone in the annals of Ducati's illustrious 46-year history. Yet, amidst the euphoria of this triumph, I believe that it’s true significance lies in the groundbreaking desmodromic valve system meticulously developed by engineer Ing. Fabio Taglioni. Mr. Taglioni's visionary engineering prowess not only propelled Ducati to victory at Imola but also reshaped the future of motorcycle design.
Other offerings from the auction include the 9th MV Agusta 750 America, a restored 750 Laverda SFC, a Ducati 900SS, and a Honda Sandcast CB750.This auction presents a unique opportunity to start or add to a collection with one of the rarest bikes produced.
FOR SALE - AUCTION
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One of an estimated 8 Ducati 750SS IMOLA racers. Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company. Photo by Brian Henniker.
1 of 8 DucATI IMOLA RACERS
One of the rarest and most important sport bikes ever offered for public sale ends tomorrow. Do not miss this rare opportunity!
This is an exceptional example of one of an estimated 8 Ducati 750cc twins personally supervised by engineer Fabio Taglioni for the 1972 race at Imola. This is the race that kickstarted Ducati into the international stage, this being the prototype for the iconic street version to be produced in 1974.
Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company. Photo by Brian Henniker.
At Ducati factory1972. Courtesy of Cycle World
3-decade owner John L. Stein aboard the Imola 750SS
FOR SALE - AUCTION
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1975 MV Agusta 750S America
This impeccably restored 1975 MV Agusta 750S America is one of 200 produced during the model’s first year of production and numerically was the 1st to be delivered outside of the MV Agusta family, with frame numbers 001-008 reportedly going to company VIPs in Europe, marque racing legend Giacomo Agostini among them. This example, frame #009, was delivered new to MV Agusta’s sole US importer, Commerce Overseas Corporation of Elmsford, New York, where it served as a test loaner for motorcycle magazines including Cycle, Big Bike, Motor Cycle World, and was later employed in a display capacity at various exhibitions and trade shows.
Read the Moto Borgotaro story here and bid at Gooding & Co
FOR SALE - AUCTION (NO RESERVE)
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Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company.
1981 Ducati 900SS
Offered at NO RESERVE
An extraordinary example of one of the greatest bevel-drive Ducatis. One of only 713 European-specification examples built for the 1981 model year, with four documented owners since new. Showed only 8,133 km when catalogued and
retains original lead case engine seal.
Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company.
FOR SALE - AUCTION
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Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company.
Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company.
1974 Laverda SFC
This rare US-Specification 1974 example is a desirable and iconic hand-built factory production racer — one of just 100 built. Photo-documented Concours-quality. The restoration was led by leading marque specialist Scott Potter. Documented Provenance: retains original matching-numbers engine and frame per factory records.
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