C.1954 DUCATI 125CC GRAN SPORT 'MARIANNA' (LOT 652) скачать в хорошем качестве

C.1954 DUCATI 125CC GRAN SPORT 'MARIANNA' (LOT 652)

This motorcycle is to be auctioned at our Live and Online Summer Sale, Hanger 113, Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA. Please click the link to see the full online Lot listing: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26111/ SALE TIMES Friday 14 August Spares & Memorabilia (Lot 1 - 212) 10am Saturday 15 August Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 462) 10am Sunday 16 August Motorcycles (Morbidelli Collection) (Lot 501 - 704) 10am VIEWING In light of the current government guidelines and relaxed measures we are delighted to welcome viewing, strictly by appointment. All the lots will be on view at Bicester Heritage in our traditional Hangar 113. We will ensure social distancing measures are in place, with gloves and sanitiser available for clients wishing to view motorcycle history files. Please contact Bonhams Motorcycles with your preferred date, time and vehicle registration number to book an appointment. VIEWING TIMES Wednesday 12 August 1pm to 5pm Thursday 13 August 9am to 5pm Friday 14 August 9am to 5pm Saturday 15 August 9am to 5pm (Lots 501-704 only) LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION Please note that whilst public viewing is available by appointment, the auction itself will be conducted from a remote saleroom, behind closed doors without public access, in accordance with the current government guidelines. All bidding will be conducted via Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding. Please contact our Bids Department to register. AUCTION ADDRESS Hangar 113 Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 5HA C.1954 DUCATI 125CC GRAN SPORT 'MARIANNA' (LOT 652) FRAME NO. 515 ENGINE NO. 515 • Rare competition model • Designed by Fabio Taglioni • Restored by Giancarlo Morbidelli "The Gran Sport, particularly in 100 and 125cc versions, was incredibly successful between 1955 and 1958, and even after it was replaced by the F3 many riders in Italy continued to campaign the Gran Sport. As it was hand-built and produced in very small numbers for Italian racing, the Gran Sport is rarely seen today outside Italy." – Ian Falloon, Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles. Its senior management having decided that racing success was the best way to promote the fledgling manufacturer, Ducati recruited engineer Fabio Taglioni, formerly with Ceccato and Mondial, to oversee its racing and development programmes. Commencing work in May 1954, Taglioni designed the first of Ducati's now legendary sporting singles: the 100 Gran Sport, nicknamed 'Marianna', which made its racetrack debut in 1955. The existing 98cc overhead-valve engine had reached the limit of its development, at least as far as racing was concerned, hence the need for a design with greater potential. The Gran Sport's overhead cam was driven by a vertical shaft and bevel gears, and this method was carried over to Ducati's twin-cam (bialbero) and triple-cam (trialbero) racers, the latter featuring Taglioni's famous 'desmodromic' method of valve actuation that dispensed with springs. Incorporating a four-speed gearbox, the Gran Sport engine was carried in a simple single-downtube frame and acted as a stressed member. Apart from the Italian Grand Prix, the most important motorcycle races in Italy at this time were the long-distance events, held on public roads, such as the Moto Giro d'Italia and Milan-Taranto. Hence even competition-orientated models like the Marianna had to have lights and a horn, as required by the FMI (Italian Motorcycle Federation) regulations. Almost all the Italian manufacturers contested these events, victory bringing with it much valuable publicity. Ducati's overhead-valve racers had been outclassed by the Laverdas in 1954, but from the time of its arrival the 'Marianna' proved unbeatable in its class. This rare Ducati Gran Sport 'Marianna' was restored by Giancarlo Morbidelli. There are no documents with this Lot. £30,000 - 40,000 €33,000 - 45,000 To be sold without reserve As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.