1967 DUCATI SPAGGIARI - Lot 68

1967 DUCATI SPAGGIARI Racing motorcycle 893 SC51 18 000 / 25 000€ The model presented is a complete Spaggiari preparation, cycle part and engine. It is fitted with Ceriani forks, rear magnesium twin cams and Akron rims. Bruno Spaggiari, born in Reggio Emilia on January 11, 1933, is a former Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer. His best year came in 1960, when he finished 4th in the 125cc World Championship on an MV Agusta, and went on to ride for MV Agusta, Benelli and Ducati. After making a name for himself with gypsy bikes, Spaggiari was spotted by Ducati in 1955 following his first victory on the Cosenza circuit. The following year, he became an official Ducati rider and won several races. In 1958, he won the Italian 125 title on a Ducati, as well as the 1st and only Grand Prix des Nations at Monza. He won the Italian 125 title again in 1964 on a Ducati, and came close to victory at Imola in 1972 and 1973, finishing second each time on a Ducati 750. In 1975, he retired to open a car dealership and prepare racing motorcycles, while remaining involved with a Ducati team.