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Welcome to the world of Pantah's ... Taglioni's last designed motor was put in production in 1979 remained in use through 1986 (It is the basis of every Ducati engine since). The 1985 750F1A was also the last motorcycle Taglioni designed and what is considered the last 'hand built' Ducati produced prior to Cagiva purchasing the company in 1985. Built prior to the Cagiva take over the ‘A’ is the important note, (593) were built and this is #499. (In 1986/87 approximately 1,200 750F1B's were built by Cagiva). I believe #499 to be the most original Ducati 750F1A in the country (maybe the world) and only that has not been titled. I've owned many F1's and #499 will be the jewel of any collection and truly an appreciating asset. #499 was originally delivered in Santa Monica California, the gentleman had ties to the motorcycle industry and was able to take delivery without first titling or registering it. After riding it 570 Kilometers, 361 miles he rode to his mother's house who made him promise he would never again ride the bike. Convincing, the bike was pushed into the rear of her garage on that day and where I learned of it parked in 2006 twenty years later. With the motorcycle comes the original Ducati document - the Manufactures Statement of Origin - Photo included - This bike is most likely the only 1985 750F1A in the United States with this document and has never been titled. It was my dream to put this bike into the rear of my garage and forget about it for the next twenty years. When received the motor turned, the signage lights were dried and cracking as all do and removed. There was still fuel in the aluminum tank that had clogged the petcock and some of the black coated items such as the exhaust and clip-ons had oxidation. A good service, minor refinishing and a good detailing would accomplish what I have in mind to make this the wonderful original example this is. Selling a motorcycle that has not been run in 30 years did not sound good, so in the past weeks I lubricated the cylinders, removed the rotting K&N Filters, fueled the carburetors and got the motor to sputter to a start. The motor runs but the bike will require full serving, cleaning of the fuel system, tires, fluids, etc.Bonhams January Las Vegas Auction a 750F1A I was told had 19,000 Kilometers sold for $18,400 +12% premium = $20,608 - bonhams*com/auctions/22125/lot/286/ PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BIDDING - Kindly ask questions prior to bidding. Item is sold as is and auction maybe ended at any time. A $500 deposit is immediately due at close of auction, balance is due by certified funds within four days of auctions end. Addendum will be written only and auction is per the laws of New York, NY. International bidders may bid, agreeing they arrange shipping from New York, NY 10011 and take possession at time of release to shipper. Pick up is expected within (10) days of auctions end. What they said about the 750F1A The magazine 'Motorcycle International' titled their article about the 750F1A "Extinction with Distinction" written by Fraser Stronach (article below). In the articles closing Fraser writes, "If the Formula 1 Replica is the last Ducati it's a hell of a way for the name to go out." Mick Walker wrote about the F1 ... "To the true believers the F1 represents the last of the real Ducatis, in other words the traditionally raw-boned sporting motorcycle, without an ounce of fat to be seen anywhere. With its razor-sharp styling, the F1 evoked a passion in Ducati Lovers" ... "It was fitting, therefore, that this model should have been one of the best ever to come out of the Bologna factory, A motorcycle in the true Italian tradition. With a chassis based on the four-times World Championship winning, F2 racer, it was endowed with road-holding and handling to match the very best." Cycle World Magazine said "Ducati must have known a line was about to be drawn in the history books and the people there must have wanted to leave a last entry. Because the F1 is everything an Italian sports bike is expected to be and so seldom is." From "The Ducati Story" by Ian Falloon / Haynes Publishing 1996 As expected, there were plans to prorhice a street version of the TT1 racing bike, and, typically, it took a while in coming. While replica frame kits made by Harris were available in England for the Pantah engine, at Ducati the original Pantah soldiered on. The TT2 and TTl had brought them track success, but there was still a question over the reliahility of the Pantah crankcases when the engine was enlarged to 750 cc. 1983 was also the time of negotiations regarding the Cagiva takeover, so both production and development were limited. Also, because a new oil-cooled V-four 1,000 cc engine was being developed at the same time, resources were stretched, and this delayed the introduction of the 750Fl. However, the commencement of Cagiva control saw the V-four project cancelled, and by mid-1984 a prototype 750F1 was displayed. This hike used a replica of the Verlicchi racing TT2 frame with a steel cantilever swing-arm, and provision for a centre-stand. A square headlight was fitted in the full Fairing, and it had 16-inch gold-painted Oscam wheels. Claimed power was 70 bhp at 9,000 rpm, with dry weight at 165 kg (364 lb). Other features were a hydraulic clutch and a two-into-one exhaust system. 36 or 4C mm Dell'Orto carburettors were specified, and the compression ratio was a high 10.4.1. In mid-November 1984, photographs of mock production bikes appeared, now with an 18-inch rear wheel, and in February 1985 the 750Fl was premiered at the Sydney Motorcycle Exhibition. It still didn't have the fully-floating Brembo 280 mm front discs and 260 mm rear, but the engine was painted black and had a Conti two-into-one exhaust system, claimed to meet all noise regulations. The red frame, sourced from the TT2 / TTl, had been widened to accommodate the camshaft belt covers and an adjustable steering damper fitted to complement the 16-inch front wheel. Even before the bike had gone into production there was controversy surrounding the fitting of a 16-inch front wheel.
