Though Ducati had been manufacturing motorcycles for several decades, it was Paul Smart’s victory at the 1972 Imola 200 that really put the boutique marque on the map as a bonafide competitor in the racing world. The legendary British pilot won the event competing aboard what eventually became the iconic 750SS. Thirty four years after Smart’s win at Imola, Ducati released a range of retro-themed bikes celebrating the Bologna firm’s classic bevel-drive twins. The most interesting — and popular — of the Pierre Terblanche-designed modern retros was possibly the Paul Smart 1000 LE.
The seller of this tank used to own a Paul Smart. The tank got a small scratch (shown below in the “Cosmetic Blemishes” section) and he wanted his bike to be perfect so he had it replaced with a NOS tank and put this away in storage as a backup. He had the tank professionally lined by GTL before putting it away. He has since sold the bike and no longer has a need for this tank so he is letting it go.
Inside of the tank:
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Glendale, California, this Ducati tank is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
