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Molto Verboso
![]() One or two fun scoots....nothing too precious
Joined: 17 Jul 2013
Posts: 1220 Location: UK (South East) |
![]() I love that colour. Almost an RAF blue. Not convinced it's an Asian bodge though. If it is, they really are starting to dispense with the tell tale 'accessories'. It does look very shiny though.
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![]() it was definitely a bodge and someone has went through to de-bodge it or like above said, they follow this thread to take off those "signs"
Beside the 10" wheels, and chrome on stand, gear select cover and modification to the column lock. It still have these bodge sign. 1) still has the on/off key above the choke area 2) has Px brake I would not buy anything this shinny. ![]() |
Molto Verboso
![]() One or two fun scoots....nothing too precious
Joined: 17 Jul 2013
Posts: 1220 Location: UK (South East) |
![]() Yes you're correct, it looks much more obvious from the engine side. What is that weird engine cover? Makes it look like an auto.
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Hooked
![]() 79p200e 66smallstate 85pk50xl 84p125ets
Joined: 24 Nov 2016
Posts: 103 Location: Flatness, Tx |
![]() swa45 wrote: What is that weird engine cover? Makes it look like an auto. |
Banned
![]() ![]() '01 ET4; '65 VBB Restomod with P200E engine, '67 VW Type 1, '80 Airstream
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
Posts: 289 Location: Cary, North Carolina |
![]() Looks like some kind of cold weather ducting ....to heat the motor up by pulling air in by the hot exhaust.. thats how old VW motors do it.
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![]() ![]() '01 ET4; '65 VBB Restomod with P200E engine, '67 VW Type 1, '80 Airstream
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
Posts: 289 Location: Cary, North Carolina |
![]() Yall are slippin.
Yall didnt spot the Amaranto colored SEA rally 200 on ebay Pretty sure Sang Nguyen exported that one, he comes up with a rare one every now and then. The little plastic trim around the glovebox and the little aluminum mud flap below where the plate goes tells the story. Also seller said "its a 74 but titled as a 76". I'll tell you why. When it was imported and whoever imported it was working on getting a title and the DMV inspector came to check the VIN and give him a document that the bonded title folks will want, the DMV guy wrote down the wrong year. It happened to me. Anyway, Sang is a very nice man TBH, He sells those green and white with tan seats with the racks on them on ebay. Something he likes to do is post pics of all the ones he sells. I have see unrestored 1963 GS160 come from him as well as 'restored' small frames and a red rally 200 as well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Vespa-Rally-200-VSE1T-PIAGGIO/323760714127?hash=item4b61a4718f:g:RgIAAOSwMUpcoQYG |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1987 T5, 1996 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2
Joined: 02 Aug 2015
Posts: 1645 Location: Veria, Greece |
![]() Apart from the terrible paintjob, the Rally seems legit to me. All spot welds are there, no signs of bondo and correct era peripherals, etc.
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![]() ![]() '01 ET4; '65 VBB Restomod with P200E engine, '67 VW Type 1, '80 Airstream
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
Posts: 289 Location: Cary, North Carolina |
Hooked
2017 White Vespa 300 Super/1971 Vespa Super 150 Puke Green /2009 Aprilia SR50 Biaggi Edition/2018 Yamaha Zuma 125
Joined: 01 Feb 2017
Posts: 163 Location: Sarasota,Florida |
![]() Does this look legit?? Its rough and missing trim ,But it runs .how much is something like this worth ?
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![]() ![]() GL, PK, PE200, Rustbadge
Joined: 24 Apr 2012
Posts: 713 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas |
![]() Wrong badge color and horn but looks legit. Need a better look at the cowls and front mudguard because those pics are too small.
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2017 White Vespa 300 Super/1971 Vespa Super 150 Puke Green /2009 Aprilia SR50 Biaggi Edition/2018 Yamaha Zuma 125
Joined: 01 Feb 2017
Posts: 163 Location: Sarasota,Florida |
![]() rowdyc wrote: Wrong badge color and horn but looks legit. Need a better look at the cowls and front mudguard because those pics are too small. ![]() ![]() |
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![]() ![]() GL, PK, PE200, Rustbadge
Joined: 24 Apr 2012
Posts: 713 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas |
Hooked
2017 White Vespa 300 Super/1971 Vespa Super 150 Puke Green /2009 Aprilia SR50 Biaggi Edition/2018 Yamaha Zuma 125
Joined: 01 Feb 2017
Posts: 163 Location: Sarasota,Florida |
![]() rowdyc wrote: Very legit! |
![]() scooter jones wrote: rowdyc wrote: Very legit! If they put a Super engine in....BOO. If they put a Sprint V engine in...WIN! Offer $1000 and see how it goes. |
![]() THis one is legit not a bodge. Original paint, No rust, I tested out this one. Just you probably will have to rebuild the engine. It's in Socal.
It's funny that the real good scoot is going for cheap probably less than 2k and the fabricated shinny chrommy looking one at 5k price range is selling like hot cake. |
![]() comes with signal light
is the front fender smaller than usual?, it practically not cover anything ![]() ![]() |
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![]() ![]() '01 ET4; '65 VBB Restomod with P200E engine, '67 VW Type 1, '80 Airstream
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
Posts: 289 Location: Cary, North Carolina |
![]() ph0ngvu wrote: is the front fender smaller than usual?, it practically not cover anything |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 1980 P200E project, 2005 Stella Mal 177 MKIII in pieces
Joined: 20 Jul 2018
Posts: 1199 Location: Staten Island, NY |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 05 Stella, '62 VBB, 76 Sprint V, 63 GL
Joined: 16 Jun 2011
Posts: 2268 Location: Chicago. Well, Evanston, but that's almost Chicago |
![]() If it's really a running P200 motor, that could be a pretty good deal so long as you had another bike to put it in. You could part out the rest if it's a crap frame, which it easily could be with the diamond plate all over it.
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Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1987 T5, 1996 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2
Joined: 02 Aug 2015
Posts: 1645 Location: Veria, Greece |
![]() Could be legit. The chrome star doesn’t always mean a bodge. Plus you get a P200 motor...
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![]() ![]() bare metal cafe racer
Joined: 01 Sep 2017
Posts: 498 Location: Aotearoa (New Zealand) |
![]() Kinda looks more back shed bodge than SEA. Could’ve been SEA before back shed, but thinking not?
At least they are honest - slightly modified. Just can’t be 100% on the quality. That floor pan covering could be hiding serious issues, just a floor pan that needs replacing, or nothing at all and is there because they like it (have bad taste) |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 08 GTS 250, 79 P200E, 62 Allstate
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 1326 Location: Florence, OR |
![]() So I just called this guy to see where it was imported from. Vietnam. My eye is not discerning enough, except for the mud flap.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mpo/d/garden-grove-1968-classic-vespa-italy/6871230015.html ![]() I thought it looks pretty good, but what do I know... |
Addicted
![]() 1974 Rally 200, 1974 Rally 200 with sidecar, 1966 Bluebadge, 2012 Stella 4T
Joined: 09 Apr 2009
Posts: 564 Location: Atlanta |
![]() Looks like a P-series dressed up to look like a Rally.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/brentwood-vintage-vespa-rally-for-sale/6871576718.html [/img] ![]() |
![]() qascooter wrote: So I just called this guy to see where it was imported from. Vietnam. My eye is not discerning enough, except for the mud flap. https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mpo/d/garden-grove-1968-classic-vespa-italy/6871230015.html |
Hooked
![]() 1978 MotoVespa 160GT, 2009 LML Star 150 2T (Stella), 1961 Lambretta S2, 1962 Lambretta S3, 1964 Lambretta J100
Joined: 02 May 2009
Posts: 279 Location: Belgium |
![]() This one has pretty much every bodge option going:
P-range kickstart P-range centre mat 10" wheels yellow stand feet twin seats with backrest chrome "Piaggio" number plate holder thick-rimmed speedo winged badge embellisher "150 vbb .. needs tidying up . Engine been rebuilt about 15mths ago by Trojan, not ridden much since so still needs running in . 10 inch new chrome wheels fitted it does ride great starts and stops as it should" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/313956262603776/ The seller has also posted it on the "VESPA FOR SALE?" FB group. Nobody's commented there, although I'm sure many must know what it is. What's the etiquette in these situations? Call it out in the interest of someone not getting ripped off, or keep schtum because if you don't have something nice to say ... ? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() norman wrote: This one has pretty much every bodge option going:
P-range kickstart P-range centre mat 10" wheels yellow stand feet twin seats with backrest chrome "Piaggio" number plate holder thick-rimmed speedo winged badge embellisher "150 vbb .. needs tidying up . Engine been rebuilt about 15mths ago by Trojan, not ridden much since so still needs running in . 10 inch new chrome wheels fitted it does ride great starts and stops as it should" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/313956262603776/ The seller has also posted it on the "VESPA FOR SALE?" FB group. Nobody's commented there, although I'm sure many must know what it is. What's the etiquette in these situations? Call it out in the interest of someone not getting ripped off, or keep schtum because if you don't have something nice to say ... ? |
Member
![]() 1972 Vespa Rally 180, Piaggio LT 150
Joined: 28 Mar 2012
Posts: 49 Location: Austin, TX |
![]() Mattgyver wrote: Looks like a P-series dressed up to look like a Rally. https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/brentwood-vintage-vespa-rally-for-sale/6871576718.html [/img] |
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![]() ![]() '01 ET4; '65 VBB Restomod with P200E engine, '67 VW Type 1, '80 Airstream
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
Posts: 289 Location: Cary, North Carolina |
![]() JuanNephrota wrote: Mattgyver wrote: Looks like a P-series dressed up to look like a Rally. https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/brentwood-vintage-vespa-rally-for-sale/6871576718.html [/img] |
Addicted
![]() 1974 Rally 200, 1974 Rally 200 with sidecar, 1966 Bluebadge, 2012 Stella 4T
Joined: 09 Apr 2009
Posts: 564 Location: Atlanta |
![]() JuanNephrota wrote: Mattgyver wrote: Looks like a P-series dressed up to look like a Rally. https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/brentwood-vintage-vespa-rally-for-sale/6871576718.html [/img] |
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![]() 1974 Rally 200, 1974 Rally 200 with sidecar, 1966 Bluebadge, 2012 Stella 4T
Joined: 09 Apr 2009
Posts: 564 Location: Atlanta |
![]() Tradspa wrote: JuanNephrota wrote: Mattgyver wrote: Looks like a P-series dressed up to look like a Rally. https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/brentwood-vintage-vespa-rally-for-sale/6871576718.html [/img] |
![]() Badge or not? Either way, with a $17,000 price. Tell him he’s dreaming.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VESPA-1966-SPRINT-150-WITH-GS-160-UPGRADES-MID-CENTURY-MODERNIST-COLLECTORS-ITEM/113726682768?hash=item1a7aa37690:g:4t0AAOSwK3lcrxHD ![]() |
Molto Verboso
![]() One or two fun scoots....nothing too precious
Joined: 17 Jul 2013
Posts: 1220 Location: UK (South East) |
![]() Interesting one. A 1966 Sprint could easily have been an SEA bodge to begin with, despite being restored in Queensland. Some Vespas have been through multiple restorations. On the other hand, it could have spent it's whole life in Australia. Regardless, I'm not a lover of the whole GS160 replica thing. Same goes for the Lambretta SX replicas using an LI as the base.
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![]() 1972 Vespa Rally 180, Piaggio LT 150
Joined: 28 Mar 2012
Posts: 49 Location: Austin, TX |
![]() Mattgyver wrote: JuanNephrota wrote: Mattgyver wrote: Looks like a P-series dressed up to look like a Rally. https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/brentwood-vintage-vespa-rally-for-sale/6871576718.html [/img] |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1987 T5, 1996 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2
Joined: 02 Aug 2015
Posts: 1645 Location: Veria, Greece |
![]() Tyson wrote: Badge or not? |
![]() swa45 wrote: Interesting one. A 1966 Sprint could easily have been an SEA bodge to begin with, despite being restored in Queensland. Some Vespas have been through multiple restorations. On the other hand, it could have spent it's whole life in Australia. Regardless, I'm not a lover of the whole GS160 replica thing. Same goes for the Lambretta SX replicas using an LI as the base. |
![]() Holy mother of god, 17 grand??? That's definitely the most egregious price I've seen yet.
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![]() ![]() '01 ET4; '65 VBB Restomod with P200E engine, '67 VW Type 1, '80 Airstream
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
Posts: 289 Location: Cary, North Carolina |
![]() Tyson wrote: Badge or not? Either way, with a $17,000 price. Tell him he’s dreaming. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VESPA-1966-SPRINT-150-WITH-GS-160-UPGRADES-MID-CENTURY-MODERNIST-COLLECTORS-ITEM/113726682768?hash=item1a7aa37690:g:4t0AAOSwK3lcrxHD |
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![]() ![]() 2016 Sprint S 150 (his), 2016 Sprint 150 Blu Gaiola (hers), 2006 GTS 250 Excalibur Gray (hers), 2006 GTS 250 Black (his)
Joined: 21 Oct 2016
Posts: 687 Location: Vermont |
![]() Is this a bodge?
https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/d/essex-junction-stella-scooter-150cc/6875876527.html ![]() |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 05 Stella, '62 VBB, 76 Sprint V, 63 GL
Joined: 16 Jun 2011
Posts: 2268 Location: Chicago. Well, Evanston, but that's almost Chicago |
![]() wbdvt wrote: ![]() I've never heard of a bodged Stella, but that's not to say they don't exist. |
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