An ultra rare circa 1955 single overhead cam 75cc Ceccato racer took Best of Show at The Meet at the LeMay museum in Tacoma, Wash., beating out some 300 bikes for the top honor at the August 24 show. The Ceccato’s jewel-like 75cc engine was designed by famed Ducati engineer Fabio Taglioni while studying for his doctorate at the University of Bologna.
A 1957 Motobi Catria Lusso 175 on display with other classic motorcycles at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama.
The charm of riding small Italian singles becomes clear in the 205-pound Motobi 125.
Jim Scaysbrook reflects on his time racing with Mike Hailwood.
A 1956 Maserati 160/T4 Lusso on display with other classic motorcycles at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama.
A 1957 Aermacchi Chimera 175 on display with other classic Italian motorcycles at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama.
A 1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa.
