I have just found this on the Mathewsons web site:-
1974 Ducati 750S
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Seems a high estimate given the condition.I have just found this on the Mathewsons web site:-
I would be interesting to see what it goes for. I got £30.00 for my 1965 Ducati Elite in 1973 when I part exchanged it for a Yamaha RD350. I have still got the Ducati's clip-on handlebars and carb. Also I have the handbook for it. I had the opportunity to buy a 750 GT (in yellow) in 1974, but ended up with a Commando instead.
It's an S not an SS so looks *well* overpriced, especially considering this one in restored condition. I think the owner/Mathewsons are trying to pull in the unwary - caveat emptor.
Eye of the beholder.Thats ^^^^^^^ a stunner
I could be interested in the Elite parts. I bought a '64 model in bits a few years ago. It's a project for my retirement.
'Oldrat' to the Bat Phone please.......
I know pretty much feck all about ducatis but the front wheel/mudguard looks all wrong?
Thanks JB
Last year the Matthewson’s bike would be priced about right, but this year - who knows. The price of classics has stalled and dropped, reflecting the economy I suppose.
If I had the space, I’d seriously consider the restored bike at that price- they don’t make these anymore and I just love them. The market will come around again, markets always do.
A full engine rebuild from someone reputable like DTS would cost you up to £16-20k
It has quite a few unobtainium original parts like the scarab front brake calliper but a different m/cylinder.
As the saying goes, nowt as expensive as a cheap bevel Ducati.
Last year the Matthewson’s bike would be priced about right, but this year - who knows. The price of classics has stalled and dropped, reflecting the economy I suppose.
If I had the space, I’d seriously consider the restored bike at that price- they don’t make these anymore and I just love them. The market will come around again, markets always do.
A full engine rebuild from someone reputable like DTS would cost you up to £16-20k
It has quite a few unobtainium original parts like the scarab front brake calliper but a different m/cylinder.
As the saying goes, nowt as expensive as a cheap bevel Ducati.
That does seem to be over-priced, even for a year ago it would have been over priced as a restored example then could be £25-£30K. I had an opportunity of a lightly restored example not too many years ago for almost half of what they want at their upper estimate for that example (around £18K), which is incomplete (missing rear mudguard which appears to have snapped off...possibly due to rust) as well as in need of a nut and bolt rebuild. Given that a reasonably good one can be had for something like £20-£25K, that seems to be typical Mathewsons optimism 
. To put into perspective, their estimate would buy a good SS Darmah in good condition plus a good 999 for a bit of fun! Makes this example seem like a bargain...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/397602754749?_skw=ducati+750+s&itmmeta=01KHTN2V8ZPS6H5VC1DERF2VVC&hash=item5c92f890bd:g:XokAAeSwERtpjr1v&itmprp=enc:AQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAq8HgOPug0Zz/XpZ3JvxrLd6t8d1iv4L68P2Cga1KThVhVFwuUzEKZiGl2UeUIkNfELsZuA4LwrkV5E3666UsBtMKO+13WziGAxmeRRU50nvNlztFKJCmhUpb0eehJZJMyrPVJdTkMKF4MWZUU5a2QWvTANWdCQxKu/HJyPK7iAodJXwAAEAGx1rdPTckjxY8mRMRp/E3md34cpJcG9JAaWQ1DCGLucwaFda/xp1x+h5O8DoDdYMiplulh/SjzbsqTNEwXlOdoNQH2mFEjcpK3KUGplWITyR7eus1dRQideg==|tkp:Bk9SR9S0i9WOZw
. To put into perspective, their estimate would buy a good SS Darmah in good condition plus a good 999 for a bit of fun! Makes this example seem like a bargain...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/397602754749?_skw=ducati+750+s&itmmeta=01KHTN2V8ZPS6H5VC1DERF2VVC&hash=item5c92f890bd:g:XokAAeSwERtpjr1v&itmprp=enc:AQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAq8HgOPug0Zz/XpZ3JvxrLd6t8d1iv4L68P2Cga1KThVhVFwuUzEKZiGl2UeUIkNfELsZuA4LwrkV5E3666UsBtMKO+13WziGAxmeRRU50nvNlztFKJCmhUpb0eehJZJMyrPVJdTkMKF4MWZUU5a2QWvTANWdCQxKu/HJyPK7iAodJXwAAEAGx1rdPTckjxY8mRMRp/E3md34cpJcG9JAaWQ1DCGLucwaFda/xp1x+h5O8DoDdYMiplulh/SjzbsqTNEwXlOdoNQH2mFEjcpK3KUGplWITyR7eus1dRQideg==|tkp:Bk9SR9S0i9WOZw
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The estimate for the restored one is typically low so they drag the buyers in. I suspect it will go for £30k+. I was at a show just before covid and Madeinitaly motorcycles had a restored 750 sport for £60k. Don’t know if anyone bought it at that price. I think the 750 Sport is even better looking than the 750SS although not as rare.That does seem to be over-priced, even for a year ago it would have been over priced as a restored example then could be £25-£30K. I had an opportunity of a lightly restored example not too many years ago for almost half of what they want at their upper estimate for that example (around £18K), which is incomplete (missing rear mudguard which appears to have snapped off...possibly due to rust) as well as in need of a nut and bolt rebuild. Given that a reasonably good one can be had for something like £20-£25K, that seems to be typical Mathewsons optimism
I saw an original 750ss in Paul Smart livery at the Classic Motor Hub a few years ago where it sported a £65K asking price. It was there an awfully long time and don't know wat it sold for eventually but had a really close look at it. Original, unrestored engine (plenty of oil and grime around it too), some definitely non standard parts on it (it may possibly have been raced and modified but lots of little things didn't seem "right" about it) and I'd have described it as in average useable condition for the age.
What do I know though as in my late 20's, I took £2600 part ex for my immaculately restored 1979 Darmah SS! I had rebuilt the engine which had been properly blue printed, fitted a new uprated clutch and replaced the crankshaft engine seal which was a common point of failure on these. It was fitted with 40mm pumper del ortos, K&N filters, properly re-jetted and had stainless open Conti's which loved setting off car alarms. Paintwork was immaculate and it was in the best black/gold colours with the knee cut outs on the tank. To compound this heinous crime, the trade in was against a brand new 600SS (I know) as I couldn't afford the 916 I was drooling over! Some years later, I came across my old bike which had only put about another 10K miles on and it was sold then for closer to £15K. Talk about rubbing salt in.....
Paul Smart's Imola winning bike was gathering dust on the wall of his Honda Dealership in Maidstone when I was a young biker. It's in the Ducati museum now, I wonder what that is worth?
Should that ad for the 900SS read 1979???? I did not think that the L twins introduced until the early 1970s. According to Goggle the 900 was introduced in 1975.
I see that the restored 750s went £29000 at H&H last month. Seems about right for the current climate.
That H&H bike looks terrific and still made a fair price despite the apparent lack of provenenace for the resto. Surprised our American cousins weren't all over it, the market is still pretty strong over there - maybe they're starting to feel the pinch too. The Matthewson's one will do well to make more than £12-14,000 - unless some unwary punter rocks up...
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