Limited Edition: the Ducati Paul Smart Scrambler

Remember the irresistible Ducati SportClassic PaulSmart 1000 LE? Sporting the same silver livery as the Imola-winning racer, it was a classy addition to the SportClassic line. The 1972 Imola 200 race was a defining moment for Ducati. The 750cc Desmodromic engine had yet to prove itself, so Ducati needed a talented rider to take it forward. Enter Paul Smart, who signed on after being convinced by his wife, Maggie—sister of the late Barry Sheene. Paul would go on to win the race (on his birthday no less), beating the likes of Phil Read and Giacomo Agostini. Ducati's successful SuperSport era...