1975 Ducati 350 Mark III Registration Number: GWM 84N Frame...

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£4,000

1975 Ducati 350 Mark III

Registration Number: GWM 84N
Frame Number: DM350 S 359445

Early in 1968 Ducati introduced a range of models bearing the name "Scrambler", featuring a revised overhead cam engine design that quickly became known as the "widecase". The "Scrambler" models were eventually offered in four capacities, the 250 and 350 being joined by a 450 model and a 125cc version.

The Scramblers were joined later in the year by two revised Mark 3 models, a 250 and 350. Regarded as the performance machine in the range, the 350 was fitted with a white/green camshaft and proved to be capable of 106mph. A 450cc Mark 3 joined the range in 1969. At this time the Mark 3's were fitted with a distinctive twin filler fuel tank and a headlamp mounted speedometer complimented by a separate tachometer, however, for 1970 the instrumentation changed to a separate speedometer and tachometer mounted on brackets in the same style as those employed by the "Desmo" singles. 

For 1971 the Mark 3 and "Desmo" ranges underwent considerable revisions that resulted in the style of the machines diverging. The "Desmos" adopted a fibreglass tank complimented by a racing style seat with a fibreglass hump and clip on handlebars accentuating its sporting characteristics while the Mark 3's adopted a new petrol tank, followed by a revised dual seat, side covers, instruments and headlight in 1972, reflecting the style of the 750 GT and establishing the machines final form.

This Mark III was first registered in April 1975, being in the ownership of a private collector and enthusiast in recent times. Finished in a very 70s shade of orange with a black seat, this cool 350 has all of the looks of the Desmo, at a fraction of the price.