Modern Vespa

I have a 1963 Allstate, frame number starting with VA12T, which I need to get titled, and I have two questions:

First, If you have an Allstate titled or registered in Washington or Vermont, what does the make, model and body style on your title say?

Second: Vermont and WA use NADA for valuation, and Vermont requires a printout of the NADA valuation page when submitting for a title, but NADA doesn't have Allstate, and doesn't list Vespa or Piaggio that far back. Any idea what to do there?

Hey NoExit, I can reply on this one.

I'm in Oregon,

I've got a 1962 Allstate - VA12Txxxxx also.

Make: SOLO
Style: MC
Model: (blank)

I had to jump some hoops to get the VIN moved from the engine to the frame number, but it wasn't too bad. I just called the DMV and they walked me through the proper paperwork needed, and what to tell the inspector at the DMV, cause they weren't used to doing this.

Hope this helps!

You're best off doing the VT plate as described here:
How to Guide- Apply for a Vermont plate

Without a title to transfer, WA makes you do a 3-year paper plate. Which gets really tricky if you wanted to sell, or transfer. If you present a VT registration, it makes that a tad easier. But, you may need to shop private license shops to find the right person. Some a pretty easy, others don't want to execute a title if they are not 100% sure on the process. West Seattle license was the go to place for a bit but, has since closed.

Also, any value of over $500 is ok with Vermont. They may kick back any lower purchase price. As stated, see the Vermont thread and follow instructions. Easy.

They did not require NADA printout.

Where did they get SOLO?

I don't think it will go anywhere in the next 3 years. It hasn't in the last 3... I use Fife Title, and they're usually really good about this sort of stuff. Vermont just seems easier since I don't have to leave my house until I want to transfer it to WA.

No clue, but that's what is on the title....

Another option for getting a title when no paperwork is present, contact Joe Casola / Saints Cycle Works. They can provide a legal title using using just your VIN #, and notorized paperwork. It is more costly than going the Vermont route, but you also get a proper title; not just a registration paper. The title provided can be easily transferred to any 50 states. I have used his service and found it easy and worth the additional cost IMHO.

I also had success using Saints Cycle Works. Getting a real title from TN made it very easy to title and register in CA.

This is the route I'm going as well. Just printed out the Bill of Sale form and having it notarized tomorrow.

I've never heard of anyone having trouble getting a proper title with a Vermont registration in Washington. I just wanted to know what to write on my application. Maybe it doesn't matter too much. I think I'll just submit it as an Allstate Super Cruisaire.

wanted to bump this thread.

I am also looking into registering an Allstate for the first time (Washington 3 year registration process).

Any other allstate owners out there willing to share the make and model on their title? Make: Vespa, Model: Allstate seems the most logical to me

Keep it simple. Vespa - Allstate. nufsaid

Absolutely no where on the bikes does it say “vespa.” It is a Sears Allstate. Most of my titles comes up as Sears, Unknown. Any legal issues at all the VIN is correct and the tag does say “Sears.”

Btw, if you are close to Indiana I do clean & clear Indiana titles for $100.00. I do have to have the chassis here for VIN inspection. Might be something if you are close or looking to get a magnitude of work done too.

how much is the saints cyle service? and does that come with tn tag good for a year? and can they doo a 2007 500cc bike?

Give em a call. (614) 886-9544

Saints is 3 bills or so.

I sent out the paperwork to Vermont last week.
Couldn't find a notary to notarize the BOS from Saints without Joe being present when the notary notarizes the signatures, which makes sense. The notary can't verify a signature that's put on AFTER it's notarized after all.

So I went the Vermont route instead. $50 total. I think I put the make as Allstate and the model def was Super Cruisaire

This is a very good point Johnathan. I stand corrected It is a Sears Allstate, not a Vespa Allstate.

thanks for the replies everyone. would never thought to put sears as the make!

Lots of helpful responses. I have access to a notary, but that is a couple bills. For the Allstate, Vermont will be the cheapest and not too much hassle. My biggest hassle right now is the my *@&ing printer died.

Got what I was hoping was the tag yesterday, turned out to be my paperwork returned...





I friggin forgot to sign them.
SIGN THE BOTTOM OF THE REGISTRATION PAGE EVERYONE!

whoops. Good news is it only took 3 days to deliver so I should be legal next week or so.

Heh heh - I wrote the check out the first time five dollars short. All paperwork returned and please send the correct amount. Nine days later, I had my new plate.

You'll get it this time.

I purchased my 71 sprint Veloce in Arizona and it had Vermont green license plate and also a Vermont sticker. I think that something like they don't issue a title if the bike is under 300cc.

Looky what I found in the mail today

I mailed mine off yesterday. It seems like they are quicker than WA state.

Yeah it was 2weeks from the day I resent the paperwork to the day I got the plate. Not too bad honestly.

They cashed my check! It's on the way!

You can exchange it for a Washington title. You just need a statement of value from a motorcycle shop if your model isn't in the system. If they give you shit, just go to a different licensing office. Some are cool. Some are run by chuckleheads.

No question there. That's why I'm doing this. I just wanted to make sure my paperwork was in order before I sent it off.

Got my plate!

Interesting notes in the copy of the application that they returned wit the plate. Over Allstate, they wrote Vesp, and over Super Cruisaire, they wrote CVL. I suppose I'll get the official paperwork in the mail in a couple more weeks?[/img]

Ballard Title is very friendly.

If you don't have a title you have to jump through a few hoops. Mostly you need a bill of sale. I won't tell you that the background check into the veracity of the bill of sale is not deep or exhaustive.

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It's in my name now, so I'm not "buying" it from anyone.

I got the paperwork today. The registration says VESP, not Allstate.