1973 Ducati 750SS Corsa by NCR to go under the Bonhams Hammer at Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais Sale on February 5 A very rare and highly collectable 1973 750SS Corsa by NCR will be up for auction on the 5th February at the Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais Sale. According to the vendor, this pre-production 750SS is one of four identical machines modified by NCR for production racing. The other three were sent to the USA to promote the new 750SS there, racing in the American Championship. This particular machine is featured in ‘The Book of the Ducati 750SS’ by Ian Falloon (on pages 34/35). The engine is fitted with direct drive transmission of the ‘Imola 72′ type and is still fitted with the original crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. The frame number prefix ‘DGM 11871′ is that of the 750SS model that entered series production in 1974. This Ducati was campaigned by various riders from July 1973 until the end of the season as a test and development bike, and continued competing in the Italian championship until 1976. It was then abandoned in a garage in Tuscany where it remained for the next 30-plus years, only being rediscovered in 2010 (photographs on file). In poor condition, the Ducati was comprehensively restored in Italy over the following years and exhibited at various events after completion, including the ASI Motos Show at Varano in May 2014. Described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of NCR’s fabulous ‘tool room specials’. Bike Specs: 1973 Ducati 750SS Corsa by NCR Frame no. DM750SS 750834 Engine no. DM750.1-075226. For more details, of this and all the other vehicles available, head on over to Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais Courtsey of Bonhams Auctions Bonhams Read the whole post here.
