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Subject: RE: Vintage Vespa (no loop content)

Author: Jeffrey Buick

Date: Jan 1, 2005, 6:05 PM

Post ID: 1718139378



Cam,
Parts are very available for Vespa's and they are surprisingly cheap
(Like John said, Scooterworks is the best place to start). I bought a
"swamp-fresh" 1963 Vespa 90cc a few years back from a run-down antique
store in Detroit for $60. I planned on restoring it but in the end
decided selling it and got $400 for it a year later (more money for the
Guzzi's). I really like Vespa's and the correct year/model can fetch a
pretty penny. Do you know what engine size the one is that you are
going to look at? Typically, the bigger the engine the more they are
worth. They alse had a Sport model that commands high dollar but I
don't remember what years they made that in. The scooters themselves
seem pretty easy to work on and there is not too much to them (2-strokes
are a bit easier that way). I don't know them well enough to tell you
what to look out for but if you can get it for a reasonable price then I
say GO FOR IT!!!!! (This advice should be taken with a grain of salt
because I just bought a new project [1964 Volvo P1800S] a couple of
weeks ago and my hands were already too full). Good luck and let me
know if you buy it. I have a lot of "Scooter friends" in Detroit that
may be able to offer you some pointers if you get in a bind.
Later,
Jeff Buick
Detroit, MI
1972 Eldo LAPD
1974 Eldo LAPD
1974 Eldo Civilian
1972 V7-Sport


John Ulrich wrote:
 

Cam Conklin wrote:
 I have a chance to buy a 1961(or 1962) Vespa buried in some old
ladies shed

There's a scooter shop in Chicago that has a catalog of everything to
restore one....the MG Cycle of Vespa's.

http://www.scooterworks.com/

My buddy just purchased a one owner, barn kept/ratty for 20 yrs for $300

to keep his new one company. I'd have to think that Vespa owners are
"thrifty" also and reluctant to pay restoration costs on vintage ones
when new ones and clones are relatively cheap. Look at
www.cycletrader.com for new,clones & oldies.

Later,
JU

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