Description
This motorcycle is Lot 168 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 168
The Andy Chapman Collection
c. 1974 Ducati 900cc 'NCR Replica' Project
Registration no. YEL 554S
Frame no. DM860SS 087883 (see text)
Engine no. 086561 DM860
'NCR' stands for the names of the Italian tuning company's founders: former Ducati factory race mechanics Giorgio Nepoti, Rino Caracchi, and Luigi Rizzi, although after Rizzi's early departure the 'R' stood for Racing. NCR was founded in 1967 in the small town of Borgo Panigale, a stone's throw from the Ducati factory, and functioned as the semi-official race team from the early 1970s, there being no direct works involvement at that time. Their emblem, a speeding cartoon dog wearing a helmet, is recognised the world over.
Imported in 2017 and acquired by our vendor in 2018, this Ducati is recorded in the 'Bevel Heaven' register (no. 328) where it is listed as previously residing in France. BH states: 'Frame stamping does not conform to factory type. Furthermore, the DGM number 'DGM 13715 OM' identifies the frame as a 1974 Ducati 900 Sport.' The HPI report records the machine as a 'Category N Insurance Loss. No Structural Damage and Repairable - Insurer Decided Not to Repair' (dated 12th July 2021). It should be noted that the machine was damaged in a flood while in storage, and that the engine is seized. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, completeness, authenticity, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with old Italian paperwork, a couple of MoTs and a V5C. One key to headlamp.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
