Addicted to the thrill of the chase? Catering to like-minded enthusiasts in never ending quests for hard to find motorcycles, cars, related parts, and automobilia. 20 years of scouring and methodically tracking leads has culminated in a detailed photo database supported by a wonderful network of collectors. Specializing in pre-'65 vehicles long off the radar - which entails projects mostly (not always). Email for particulars, needs, or for steering in a direction. Images reserved by SUS.
Showing posts with label scooter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scooter. Show all posts
Saturday, May 21, 2011
'56 Vespa Ape AB4T
Came across this rare (late) faro basso Vespa in upstate NY where it had sit undisturbed for years after being acquired at Hershey. Took another decade to buy...and little more than cleaning points & setting timing to run.
This old soldier proudly wears battle scars. Too cool original patina to restore. Count on one hand how many fenderlight Vespa Apes are in the US. How many of you can hank crank your scooter?
Thursday, May 12, 2011
'59 Vespa GL150
Although perhaps not low in production figures, the first series round headlight GL never came to the US market - which makes it very infrequently seen here. GLs shared improved suspension and handling with 10" wheels with their higher performance GS counterpart. This example runs and shifts smoothly and even has a few chic period accessories.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
'55 Vespa 125
Running early faro basso Vespa *loaded* with original period accessories for that chic low speed style.
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