Two Vintage Ducati Singles From Union: A 1971 450 Desmo and a 1965 250, Study in Contrasts

Union's Mike's work — being able to compare two such contrasting approaches side by side makes me want to see them in person.

First time hearing of vintage Ducati singles as a category — the single-cylinder era of Ducati sounds deep too.

Built for the invite-only Italian Singles tour — just having the eligibility to enter proves the builder's been carefully vetted.

Since it's said these two were built for himself, not as commissioned work, their value as pure creative pieces seems high.

The aesthetic of unifying a bunch of mismatched parts is a job that really tests a builder's technical skill and sense of style.

The wabi-sabi philosophy of the 1965 250 next to the polished purism of the 1971 450 Desmo — pairing these two contrasting bikes is a fun idea.