Item ended: Ducati "Sogno" (the Dream) model OR 6401.1 -antique camera Mini "Leica" (details below)

Ducati "Sogno" (the Dream) model OR 6401.1 -antique camera Mini "Leica"

$945.05
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Ducati: Great Italian Half-frame Mini "Leica" Leica never made a production small bodied half frame interchangeable rangefinder. If they had, it may have looked a lot like the wonderful rare Ducati of Bologna Italy whose production spanned W.W.II. Yep, you guessed it, these are same folks who later made quite a name for themselves in motor bikes. Imagine a 2/3 scale Leica, that's the Ducati "Sogno" (the Dream). This is an amazing little camera, with focal plane shutter, interchangeable bayonet lenses, coupled rangefinder focusing, and beautiful workmanship -- kind of a miniaturized Leica. Both Leica and Nikon made special half frame rangefinders based upon the regular full size rangefinder bodies. If the Ducati Sogno is not the premier small bodied interchangeable lens half frame rangefinder, I would like to know what is. Ducati models: OR 6401.1 Ducati Sogno, interchangeable lenses, rangefinder coupled with all lensesOR 6401.11 Ducati Sogno, latest batch with synchro flash, only a few madeOR 6402.1 prototype at Ducati factoryOR 6403 "Tipo SPORT" one made, 1/3000 # 01224OR 6404 Ducati Simplex, no rangefinder, non-interchangeable lensThe camera comes from a decrease relative that is storied to have worked for the OSS (American intelligence) in Germany during WWII. He was a journalist and was interned in Berlin for a portion of the war. This was the top of the line camera and easy to see why a "spy" would like it. It is a cool little camera and we would like it to go to someone who really appreciates it. It is just sitting here collecting dust and the stories have died with Grandpa. So off to a good home it goes. Please let me know if you have any questions or need a better picture. Shown is all that we have. No other parts, cases etc. We will insure it during shipping for the auction price included in the shipping fee. International buyers will be responsible for any "extra" fees.Thank you for looking. On Jan-30-12 at 08:41:12 PST, seller added the following information: Here's more photos of the camera. Thanks http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3370.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3368.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3367.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3366.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3365.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3364.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3363.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3362.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3361.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3358.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3357.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3356.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3353.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3351.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3350.jpghttp://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp246/73sjohnson/Camera/IMG_3349.jpgOn Jan-31-12 at 07:55:50 PST, seller added the following information: Hello, We ship internationally to buyers direct only. We do not use freight forwarding companies, sorry. Thank you.