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.