1968 Ducati heads Italian flair at Race Retro Sale

Italian motorbike enthusiasts and lovers of classic bikes should make tracks for the Race Retro Sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions with a wide selection of models under the hammer. Undoubtedly the star lot is a 1968 Ducati Desmo 350 Race Bike, complete with upgrades such as a dry clutch conversion and a custom simplified exhaust system. This particular model, estimated at between £6,000 and £8,000, has been owned by the vendor for 14 years. For the first three of those it was raced successfully but then it was retired until undergoing a full restoration just two years ago. Since then