Registration No: LVF 285V
Frame No: 900078
MOT: Exempt

• Ducatis tribute to Hailwood's famous TT victory
• Over £15,000 spent on documented restoration
• Early fibreglass tank cover model, V5C included

After Mike Hailwood's spectacular comeback victory on the NCR Sports Motorcycles Ducati, the factory commemorated his win with the introduction of a race replica based on the 900SS. Originally titled the ‘900 Replica’, the early model was only produced in a limited run of 200 and had a fibreglass cover over a regular 900 Super Sport fuel tank. By late 1980 the next production run had a steel fuel tank, but the bike was essentially the same as the 1979 version including the Brembo Goldline brake callipers and 40mm Dell’Orto carburettors. The early 'Series 1' model is proving to be one of the most collectable bikes from the era.
This excellently presented Mike Hailwood Replica has been entered from the collection of Brian Ditchfield, a retired engineer and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast who in the past ran a very successful Sidecar GP team, finishing in the top six for the 2003 World Championship. A very early example, it carries frame number of 900078. According to Ian Falloon’s “Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles”, the 900 MHR models began with frame number DM860SS 900001 making this the 78th one produced. It has the correct fibreglass tank cover for an early production number, although the fairing had been changed at some point to a two-piece one for ease of maintenance. Brian bought the bike in 1984 as only its third owner and gave it very little use before work and running his race team ensured it was stored away until his retirement gave him the time to undertake an in-depth restoration between 2014 and 2019. The engine was entrusted to Ducati Technical Services who carried out a thorough overhaul amounting to over £10,000, all documented in receipts and handwritten descriptions. Paintwork was carried out to a very high standard by renowned Liverpool firm C+G Finishes at a cost of over £1,800 with chrome work by Marque Specialist Chrome at over £700 and a front fork refurbishment by Maxton at £189. Another £2,160 was spent with Mdina Italia on spare parts needed to complete the process. Over £15,000 has been invested in the restoration, not counting Brian's work, including manufacturing from scratch a replica l/h silencer. Not ridden for a while, it will need the normal checks before use and comes with a spare dual seat. This is a fantastic example of one of the most collectable bikes from the era and it comes supplied with a paperwork file of invoices and notes and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189