1968 Ducati 350 Scrambler Frame no. to be advised Engine no. 05669
1968 Ducati 350 ScramblerFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. 05669
Today, Ducati says of the sixties' 350 Scrambler, 'The reasons for the Scrambler's commercial success were manifold. It had an excellent frame and an engine perfectly suited for its function. It was not the fastest bike of its day, but its general performance and absolutely centered riding position, made it one of the most delightful machines of the era. It was, moreover, extremely stylish: rounded lines, simultaneously classical and modern, and bright colors contrasting with the black running gear and chrome gas tank. Ducati's Scrambler was primarily intended for the American market in its day, in fact some 865 (now wide-case) 350 five-speed Scramblers came to the US in 1968, in addition to 997 250s. The seller bought this bike in 1985 from a Wyoming-based US Airforce employee who worked in one of the 'silos' to add to his Colorado-based collection. It is a rare find given the use most were put to starting some 50 years ago. To original specification but for a recent re-bore and new rings and a frame re-paint, new shocks, fork seals, brake overhaul, and NOS fenders – still with its original gas tank bar new badges - it needed only careful re-commissioning, and not a complete restoration. Its mileage is believed to be less than 2,000.The overhead cam 350 Scrambler single has a 340.2cc displacement from a slightly over-square 76x75mm bore and stroke which with a hotter cam (than that of the 250), a higher 9.5to 1 compression ratio and a 29mm Dell'Orto SSI carburetor, produces horsepower somewhere in the '20s'.
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.
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1968 Ducati 350 ScramblerFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. 05669
Today, Ducati says of the sixties' 350 Scrambler, 'The reasons for the Scrambler's commercial success were manifold. It had an excellent frame and an engine perfectly suited for its function. It was not the fastest bike of its day, but its general performance and absolutely centered riding position, made it one of the most delightful machines of the era. It was, moreover, extremely stylish: rounded lines, simultaneously classical and modern, and bright colors contrasting with the black running gear and chrome gas tank. Ducati's Scrambler was primarily intended for the American market in its day, in fact some 865 (now wide-case) 350 five-speed Scramblers came to the US in 1968, in addition to 997 250s. The seller bought this bike in 1985 from a Wyoming-based US Airforce employee who worked in one of the 'silos' to add to his Colorado-based collection. It is a rare find given the use most were put to starting some 50 years ago. To original specification but for a recent re-bore and new rings and a frame re-paint, new shocks, fork seals, brake overhaul, and NOS fenders – still with its original gas tank bar new badges - it needed only careful re-commissioning, and not a complete restoration. Its mileage is believed to be less than 2,000.The overhead cam 350 Scrambler single has a 340.2cc displacement from a slightly over-square 76x75mm bore and stroke which with a hotter cam (than that of the 250), a higher 9.5to 1 compression ratio and a 29mm Dell'Orto SSI carburetor, produces horsepower somewhere in the '20s'.
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.
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