Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this 600SL sold for $8,600 after 13 bids on eBay.
Take the distinctive 500SL Pantah, then bore it out to get the 600SL, yielding an 11% boost in power.
The 600SL (actually a 583cc) was the first Ducati to use a hydraulic clutch. Other upgrades included Bosch ignition, Paoli forks, and a tougher gearbox. The engine was good for 57 horsepower at 8,500rpm and it was paired with a 5 speed transmission and Dell’orto carbs. A year later, the Pantah got an even bigger engine and became the 650SL – most people agree the 650SL is the one to have, but they’re very, very difficult to find. For more on the entire Pantah line, check out this article from Real Classic.
This example (VIN: ZDMAP550XCB700689) has 6,193 miles and it’s claimed to run perfectly. There are some small dents in the front fender, gast tank, and Conti mufflers but the seller shows them well in photos. Find this 600SL Pantah for sale in Rancho Palos Verdes, California with bidding up to $7,600 and the reserve not yet met