I need some advice from you fine gentlemen.
I already know that there's nothing as expensive as a cheap Ducati...
Well, this one isnt too cheap, but I have chance to buy what looks like a pretty original 1978 Ducati 900ss, one of my favourite bikes of all time. 16k and with the original gold magnesium wheels and contis, just the tyres and seat cover are different, but I'm no exper on these Ducatis.
Its been stood for nearly 15 years, due to the owners ill health rather than a mechanical problem and appears a to be straightforward refresh..Except
The engine doesn't turn though..
a) whats one of these likely to be worth buying as a non runner, Ive seen that the restored prices are ITRO £25-35k.
b) Assuming the worst, whats an engine rebuild likely to cost me?
My niaive guess at costs would be to set aside between £5 for a refresh or up to £12k for a restore. Am I even in the right ball park?
Many thanks
I already know that there's nothing as expensive as a cheap Ducati...
Well, this one isnt too cheap, but I have chance to buy what looks like a pretty original 1978 Ducati 900ss, one of my favourite bikes of all time. 16k and with the original gold magnesium wheels and contis, just the tyres and seat cover are different, but I'm no exper on these Ducatis.
Its been stood for nearly 15 years, due to the owners ill health rather than a mechanical problem and appears a to be straightforward refresh..Except
The engine doesn't turn though..
a) whats one of these likely to be worth buying as a non runner, Ive seen that the restored prices are ITRO £25-35k.
b) Assuming the worst, whats an engine rebuild likely to cost me?
My niaive guess at costs would be to set aside between £5 for a refresh or up to £12k for a restore. Am I even in the right ball park?
Many thanks