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Posted 3 years ago
treasure37
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I just picked this baby today where it had been collecting dust over 15 years in a barn here in Virginia. The 1st picture is the ride home. I washed off the dirt for the last 3 pictures. I believe it is a 1950s vintage but I am not sure. I don't see an Ident tag but I have not fully inspected it as I had to leave for work. The motor does turn over. I'd love to know more about it. I've been a picker since the 70's and as an actual sideline since 1996. While I have bought and sold some mini bikes this is my first Vespa. Watching American Picker and their coverage of Vespas made me decide to "pop' on it!
Vespa ScootersThe Vespa is such an iconic symbol of Italy that we're forgiven for assumin…
I loooked the scooter over today and while I don't see a serial number yet the word Douglas appears raised on the from fork. So I believe this is a British version. Any help would be appreciated.
Hey I want to buy this... please email me M
I have recently found two numbers on the scooter. On the frame underneath is the number 751 272 punched into the metal. On the motor I find the number 0811804. No prefixes before either number. I'll be listing the scooter on Ebay soon.
Mike, Sam would need an email address in order to do that. Thanks!
I am interested in buying this Vespa. Please contact me or let me know how to contact you. Thanks, Mark
Sorry Mark, the Vespa sold on Ebay today.
your vespa his made in bristol in england in 1951 cheers jason uk
My 1st bike was a 66 Vespa Ciao SS, stolen by a landlord's son in '75 in E Lansing, still looking for it!