Modern Vespa

any takers? saw this ad posted today in the local c/l san antonio tx...


sale-gnfge-2390343252@craigslist.org

hummm...

Here's my next business opportunity. I'll steal... erm.. mis-appropriate golf carts to finance my scooter related activities.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cushman-Golf-Cart-Wrecker-/180667270706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&hash=item2a109bc632

Here's the listing. Viet Bodge.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/2390343252.html

If we're going to include bodges in D.o.t.D. then I'll go with this one. Looks like the price of a bodge is goin' down. No title 'cuz it's an import I suspect. That price is $1000 o.b.o. which means more like "show up with $800, cash."

At that price I'd roll the dice it isn't shit under the shiny paint.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/2392445395.html

From the ad:

"This is a great scooter and I would be asking more for it but it needs a title. I dont have a way to get it to the DMV to get it a title so Im selling it for less."

Well, duh! While we're on the topic of outlaw / heroes maybe ride the damn thing over to the DMV? It runs, right? If they ask probing questions like "How did you get it here?" you say, "Buddy with a truck. He went for coffee."

Time for another "here in New England" story. Here in New England (where we don't have sales tax, we're not required to wear helmets or insure our vehicles) the Town Clerk is the DMV agent. The Cop Shop is adjacent to the Town Clerk's office if we need an L.E. sign-off on the serial number. (V.I.N. verification) For really sticky motor vehicle paperwork issues we have the actual DMV at the State offices a block away. Never had reason to set foot in there. Sez "Live Free or Die" on the plates when I get 'em. Don't know why anyone lives anywhere else.

Well. It snows a lot. Then it rains the rest of the time.

Since I'm moving in another week or so I've already started scouting the new area CL and found this for $325:
http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/2395646299.html


ETA: Gone

Odd 1970's ItalJet 3 wheeler
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Italjet-3-wheeler-FULLY-RESTORED-/220788895541?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item33680b2f35

Someone could get a deal here. Time machine may be needed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/220797276266

that's a really good looking P.

It's hard to tell because he doesn't really say what year he is living in. It just says it's been stored since December of 2011.

oh lol. that is funny!

$4500 1979 P200! Needs paint!
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/2436360453.html

While looking at that, found this @ $2000. What do we have here folks? Any way this thing is real or does this need to be on the bodge alert list? 1964??? My inexperience is showing...

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/2426211956.html

You're messing with us, right?

Full on 'roid alert! YELLOW BOOTIES!!! 2 tone weird paint. Weird seat finish. Chromey bits. Everything looks 'off'

Yeah I noticed all that but wondered if there was any chance the basic frame, cowls, fork/handlebars, etc might be 'correct' and possibly even original. I know the upholstery isn't original & is 'wrong' and there's lots of extra chrome including some swell wings. The turn signals are a nice touch too. Even thought of answering the ad to ask for a pic of the VIN and the motor - but it's not local so it's all academic for me. Probably one or more newer bikes with handlebars and a mudguard lite stuck on, eh? Would have asked in that vodge thread, but it seems to have disappeared while I was away. more pics of this lovely 'collectible':

The HO CHI MINCH trail!! he he he !!!

GS Frame

http://duluth.craigslist.org/mcy/2438700242.html

"For sale here I have a real piece of scooter history- a PARTIAL BODY of a 150 GS Series Vespa, which I was told was a 1958 when I bought it and other scooters back in high school. I had been keeping it around to use for extra parts for a 1962, which has since moved on.

Obviously this thing is just desirable for parts. It sure as hell isn't going anywhere on its own power- until someone who knows what it is and knows why they need it comes along and does a lot of work. But, that being said, the right experienced Vespa owner could find that the body (with the exception of a slightly bent cowl in front and bent floor rubber holders) is salvageable, and given that the electrical wiring still runs through the body of this scooter, this old beast still has value. But, yeah. It's rough around the edges. No side covers, engine parts or wheels- what you see in the pictures is what's included. I also ain't delivering it anywhere, sorry.

So come to Duluth and get your future vintage 1958 hot rod Vespa! "

http://images.craigslist.org/3k23m23o95Y45Q35P0b6dcb644ac9fd03124e.jpg

probably not a GS. just saw it my phone earlier. not sure what it is.

Quickie research shows the body profile is considerably different from this 1949 model available here http://www.car.gr/classifieds/bikes/view/1436664/ for 9500 euro, so not exactly deal o the day material...






I think this one is the real thing but funny that someone's added turns to it as well.




Had I known the vodge thread is still alive, I'd have posted it there, sorry 'bout that. To make up for all the fuss, here's a nice original Primavera with only 1839 miles for only a grand. http://scoot.net/classifieds/forsale.html?id=28771

http://www.nyscooterclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16200



Rob

I can't believe nobody has bought this bike yet! $1800 for a bone stock, super nice running Lambretta! If it weren't for shipping costs, I'd buy this to match the bike I already have.

http://scoot.net/classifieds/forsale.html?id=28830

SS90!
1968 Vespa SS90 for Sale

'57 LD for $850

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/2452762795.html

I wish this was close to me, I need the frustration of this project.

Rick

Pretty cool, but my girl would kill me.... Anybody's wants to buy it, I'll store it for ya...

Zundapp Bella $1100

http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/2457367114.html

http://scoot.net/classifieds/forsale.html?id=28753

i think i know the seller.

i have seen it running. its a runner for sure. the paint is new to me but looks ridable.

im sure its solid and all the kinks worked out. and i bet the parts are all high quality.

id buy it if i didnt have a vespa.

'72 Rally $850

Edit: Fake ad

I'm looking for something small for Kelly. It looks like 8" wheels. Anyone know what the Vespa equivalent is?

That rally looks worth the drive.

Looks like VBA or VNA. Depending how early probably thee speed.

Cheers

I called on this its just abunch of lil kids playing games..GROW -UP!!

I called on this its just abunch of lil kids playing games..GROW -UP!!

for 8 inch wheels i would suggest a super 150. cheap, easy, and parts are everywhere.

a VBB would work too, but its slower being piston ported.

i think scooterlibby(john) in dallas may still have his super for sale in dallas. on CL.

So you called and it was not for sale? What a waste of peoples time.

Happens more often than you think.

There was a post to the Waco craigslist that had a 200 mile 1980 P200E with a dented fender and broken headset for $400. They were also selling two Vespa mopeds with 0 miles for $400 each. I think that I was one of the first people they spoke to and they said that they would have people come out to take a look next week.
They got so many emails that the price on the P200E rose from $400 to $900. It went from a great deal to meh.
Sometimes people don't think before they post an ad and there are fake ads out there.

The only thing worse than the people selling on craigslist are the people buying. I had one guy send me 12 emails in one day wanting to trade me hot wheels and jewelry. I almost told him that I would give him my stuff for free if he could write a complete sentence.

Silver Pigeon, $1000

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/2461961532.html