I just saw a red 1991 Paso 907IE that could be on sale. It's very interesting: fully original, no accident, no damages, no big repairs, no modifications, well mantained, only one owner, keeped in garage, used with care, 60.000Km.
Its owner would like to buy a new Ducati, but is not fully convinced about selling it. In case, I think that it will cost about 1000-2000€.
Actually I own a "special" tuned 750 Paso: M900 "big valves" engine, Mikuni carbs + jetting, open air filters, Pederzini ignition, 998 clutch piston, Surflex clutch plates, adjustable brake and clutch levers, steel brake lines, Regina Z-RING chain, plexiglass windscreen.
It is really wonderful to ride it hard, it's very aggressive and gives a special feeling, even if its performances can't be compared to modern bikes and even if it lost its tourist vocation. Indeed, it needs some interventions: another engine replacement (already bought), shock replacement (already bought), forks revision, body repaint, rear wheel replacement.
Here the dilemma: assuming that I cannot afford to keep 2 Pasos, is it better to restoring and keep my actual exciting Paso, or is it better to part it out and buying an original 907IE?
In Italy, next year, the 750 Paso is going to be considered historical vehicle, with significant savings on taxes and insurance. But it needs a lot of care (time*money) and moreover 16" tyres are becoming rare.
907IE is more expensive in maintenance costs, but surely is more usable for everyday rides and will keep a good quotation value because it's fully original. Unfortunately some parts are even more rare than ones of the 750.
I really don't know what to do... sigh :ugh:
Luca
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Total cost $1000 (450EURO) for new cans, paint and panel on the front, right hand skirt and both mirrors. Less then one years insurance and an excess. They did a great job on the paint and fixed most of the little imperfections that were there. 
