Ducati is a synonym for powerful motorcycles. Yet back in the years after World War II, Ducati was known for the Cucciolo engine built for motorised bicycles that sounded like a puppy (hence the name) and over 200,000 units were sold in just a few years.

Michigan-based motorcycle enthusiast Del Thomas just so happened to have collected an 1950 Cucciolo engine, a 1930s Iver Johnson bicycle frame, a modern front fork setup and a vintage Ideale leather seat. He was going to create the bike himself but eventually dropped the project to Analog Motorcycles of which he is a regular customer. Clearly Tony Prust of Analog has done a stunning job in building this vintage inspired bike.

The frame is painted in Kingfisher Blue, a Ducati colour from the 1960s that matches well with the exposed stainless steel tank, brown leather parts and brass pedals. The backlight is just a small LED light right under the saddle and the micro LED headlight is from Denali, both are powered by a battery neatly hidden in the leather bag.