Peter Johnson Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Well, I've been bitten by the scooter bug (impending 1/3-life crisis?), and although I haven't gone and bought anything yet, I'm really jonesing for a noisy, smelly, oil-and-gas-burning, 10-20 year old Vespa. Any tales from the wise? Years to avoid? Things to look for? I know about the new Vespas (Vespae?), and the Stella, but I'd prefer something older, 4-speed, with some miles on it. What have ya got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Peter, I don't own one, but my dad still has his Vespa from the 70's. I can't remember what model it is, but I know it's the larger one. It's still like new. I don't think it has been used since aroud 1977. I'll check on details and let you know if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Always wanted a Vespa, but of course they are really, really expensive these days...old or new. But they are super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted June 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) Well, I've been bitten by the scooter bug (impending 1/3-life crisis?), and although I haven't gone and bought anything yet, I'm really jonesing for a noisy, smelly, oil-and-gas-burning, 10-20 year old Vespa. Any tales from the wise? Years to avoid? Things to look for? I know about the new Vespas (Vespae?), and the Stella, but I'd prefer something older, 4-speed, with some miles on it. What have ya got? ← Absolutely! Will travel to buy! Let me know--thanks! Edited June 16, 2005 by Peter Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 I'm going to Cali today for my nephew's graduation, so I'll check with my dad as soon as I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 I think they're cool too, but I'm forbidden to even think so by my wife, so you didn't hear that from ME, you made it up, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Is it the classic shape you are after Peter? I'm not sure what they retail at over there but you can get a new (old shape) one for about £2000 over here. Are Lambrettas as good, or better? Have you tried eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 I had a Lambretta in my early twenties (we talking 60s here). Lovely little 125cc machine, totally reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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