Modern Vespa

im on trying to get an idea of the market value for my allstate scooter. it runs great and only needs a couple of things little things to be ready for paint. id love to here your thoughts

Welcome to MV Lorenzo!

Cool scoot and what a great year 1954 was!

Although we all love to look at the oldtimers ... your question would get more knowledgeable responses in the "Not So Modern" forum here: https://modernvespa.com/forum/forum19

Good luck! She could be beautiful once again with some tender loving care. How long have you owned it?

thanks for the link.... i actually own a 2009 vespa gtv as well as a 61 vbb. i came across this one in ft myers for a steal and couldnt pass it up. a three speed scoot is amazing. thanks again

if i am not mistaken, allstates are worth a good amount of money... even not running! good luck if you fix it up, i would

Hit up moderator Rover Eric, he knows his stuff and might be able to help a brotha out.

Good Luck

Manny

That's a tough question... I am no expert by any stretch, and some of the members here can give a much more educated opinion than mine, but I'll take a stab.

In the current shape it's not worth a whole lot. I saw one that Rick of Soho Scooters was selling. It was, IIRC a 52 with original paint, non-running, but came with an extra engine. I think he was asking 2500.00. And, it may well have gone unsold at that price. It was cosmetically in much better shape than yours (no offense).

Now, one that is fully restored to original specs could be worth much more. It is a handlebar Vespa after all, and certainly has some curb appeal due to the age.

Generally speaking:

1. Very difficult to get some of the parts to restore to original
2. The model is slowwwww.
3. Rare due to age/model, but refer back to number 1
4. If you did get it back to original and good running condition it would be a heck of a vintage Vespa.



YMMV

More general info:

http://www.scooterlounge.com/Vespa/Handlebar/Handlebar.shtml

I think the prices at the bottom of the page are a little conservative for a "restored to original specs" scoot.

thanks for all of your responses. luckily i have most of the original pieces. and with a little work it has become a sound driver (FOR A 54).... hopefully in for paint by the holidays.
parts still needed:
headlight set
switch cover
and ever illusive original tail light.

Which taillight is the correct one for a 54?

thats a cool allstates u have there, i hope u able to find the missing part and repaint it so it will be beauty as always

the proper tail light for this scoot is the little rectangle one. i can find replicas but id love to find an original. and this is the switch piece.

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other than the engine cowling on that thing is awesome

it was the last year they made that style....from what ive read the 54 allstate is basically a cheeped up version of the 52. and the last year of that style cowl. and no speedo.

this is what it should look like when fully restored....this thing is a vespitos wet dream

i believe u can make ur allstate even better then this one good luck with the restoration mate