Modern Vespa

someone might be interested in this?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/mcy/1388940136.html

That's a great deal. I hate the chrome cowls, but I'm sure you can sell those and make some money to buy different ones.

I saw that one... The "PROJECT" in all-caps scares me, though - there's probably more work there than I'd like to have to do right off the bat. On top of that, chrome cowls aren't my thing. That said, it might be a good bike for somebody with the time and know-how.

If running, that motor alone is worth 1k just by itself. If rebuilt fully, then about $1500 easy for the motor alone.

It's a good deal no matter how you look at it.

Made an offer on this tonight. I want to do this right this time. My poor rallyl was subjected to someone that didnt know what to do to make it right. This one has it all together and Im gonna make this one a star if my offer is accepted.
Rick

Keep in mind it's a salvage title.

Details about "salvage title"?

A salvage title is an automobile title with a notation that the vehicle has been damaged in excess of approximately 70% of its pre-accident market value. The exact percentage depends on the insurance provider and any applicable laws and regulations. This notation gets applied to a title when an insurance company pays a total-loss claim on a vehicle, but then sells the vehicle at an auction center. If the vehicle is kept by its owner through a buy-back program, then the vehicle will retain a clean title. A properly restored vehicle is still safely drivable even if it is technically considered a total loss by an insurance company, particularly with older vehicles where even minor cosmetic damage would cost more to fix than the vehicle's pre-accident market value.

In CA once salvaged its salvaged...even if you buy it back from the insurance company...and I speak from experience. The insurance company would rather have the owner buy it back because they are guaranteed a set price rather than a random price at the auction - but the title is surrendered and salvage paper work replace it. I personally could care less if a bike or car has a salvaged - if I like it and want it then ill buy it. However, it is important for Rick to know this because some insurance companies shy away from insuring salvaged titles and some future buyers will shy away from buying the bike, or paying a decent price - should he decide to sell it.

Im gonna roll the dice on the rally and drive up to Aptos and probably buy this one. I had such a blast bitching and moaning over the first rally that I want another chance. Im hoping to really take it up a notch on the next one if it happens. I even have permission from the wife-unit to drag it home if I like it. WHat the heck, worst case I have a bunch of spare parts for the original one. At least this frame isnt cut off from a previous accident like the one I have. Shows what a newbie I am, I actually thought the cowls were supposed to look like this one when I got it.

Rick

This is what I was given. It was a freebie because the previous owner had abandoned it in his moms garage and she wanted to park the car inside. I had never even sat on a scooter before.

Rick

wow the cowl is a 8) blink blink

cheer

Wow..that's a mighty chop in the back. It's beggn' to be a cut down racer...

and of course...

Matt Black the F*cker!

Yea thats why I was looking into that one posted on CL but not getting answers back from the seller. Someone must have beat me to it

I guess I didnt move fast enough, post was deleted. Either he sold it or decided to re-think the deal..