Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ducati Mark 3 450 sold for $7,495.
The Mark 3 (particularly the 250) is considered by some to be one of the prettiest bikes ever made. When Ducati released their 450cc engine (the biggest of the bevel drive singles) in 1969, they also introduced the Ducati Mark 3 450.
The Mark 3 with a 450 introduced the ‘wide-case’ engines, and was equipped with a 29mm Dell’Orto carb. It is apparently one of the harder bikes you’ll find to kick start, but it’s truly a great sporty single and it’s not yet priced out of reach of most classic bike enthusiasts.
This specific Ducati Mark 3 450 (VIN: 450336) has received a cosmetic make over in addition to some engine work that includes a new top end gasket and seal kit. The tank has fresh paint, the carb has been rebuilt, the exhaust is a repro unit – there’s plenty of new parts here. According to the seller, everything is great except for some peeling chrome on the rear fender and the fact that the seat should be recovered.
Find this Ducati Mark 3 450 for sale in Lima, New York with bidding up to $4,850 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $8,995