just came across this online, I'm sure some of you have already seen this but I thought others might find this interesting. definitely drool worthy.
the cucciolo gas tank is a nice touch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4WGb9VFrtU
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-gear/vee-two-ritorno-ducati-engines-zmcz15jazhur.aspx
Vee Two Ritorno engine
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Vee Two Ritorno engine
1966 250 Scrambler
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Re: Vee Two Ritorno engine
nice article but they forgot to mention that Brook bought al the molds for the engine castings from
Giuseppe Loannoni . he made these molds for his sandcast hailwood replica engine .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFTS7z1xFAE
Eldert
Giuseppe Loannoni . he made these molds for his sandcast hailwood replica engine .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFTS7z1xFAE
Eldert
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Re: Vee Two Ritorno engine
thanks Eldert for the additional information, I guess they made him an offer he couldn't refuse. The article clearly makes it seem as though they reproduced the engine themselves with the approval of Ducati and their help with supplying the original drawings.
1966 250 Scrambler
1970 450 Jupiter
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