Modern Vespa

hey guys ,
i found a 1961 SS locally for sale-
it need minor work to be running and they want $1700-
that sound like a fair price ? it belongs to a woman who hasnt got the time to fix it --sounds like clutch cable need s hooking up! maybe carb clean...
i wish i had pics - i will post if i receive them.

thanks in advance ~~ whatcha think >

the Falcon

EDIT :: if not an SS what sport model was made that year ? a GS ?i think they said it was 1st year for bike that was 10 in wheel ...? thx ...

If it's all there and legit, I'd buy it. But, if it's an SS, I don't think it's really a 1961 model. Weren't they only made from '64 to '68?

If it's legit, it is a lot of cash for a "project" but it is an SS. When I see ads like that I always picture a perfect scooter just garaged away in need of a good polish and a clutch cable. I've said "I'll take it" and it ends up being a rusted hulk of garbage though.

I've got a '68 that I love. Best riding Vespa I've ever been on.

yeah, I agree with GranT, it is smooth and mine is all stock

1961 would make it a GS150. The GS160 was not made until 1962, and the SS was later.

The GS150 is a widebody - with all the associated problems and hard to find parts.

Post some photos of it!

Could be a 50SS or 90SS too. Those too weren't produced until 1965 if I remember correctly. I'd grab the 90 SS at that price.

so the lady's baby is sleeping so i am waiting for her to wake up so mommy can go home and show me the scoot! Great Mystery as to what it is ! she swears its a SS 150 --never heard of such a thing! must be a GS....
i cant wait to see it and i will post pics tonite to get the word from you all!!
if it is a SS or GS in as good of shape she says its mine for sure! also does a GS have a Special carb/airbox assembly that is distinct?


so wish me luck ~~~ >>>

the Falcon ~ on the hunt

I'm very curious to see what you've found...looking forward to the pics! If you've found a complete GS150 for $1700 then you've found a great deal indeed.

ok guys ..too sad ..
it was only a super -nice project but hardly worth $1700 unless i'm mistaken ...
seat needed new upholstery, shroud & fan cover were rusted good -brakes needed redoing, cable s were all disconnected, it did run ...., and worst of all horncast was smashed and needed replacing.. i was so bummed i didnt even take pics..
o well when it seems to good to be true it usually is....
thx for input ,,,,, how do i delete this post ? i dont even want to look at it again ...+@)_%(+#)^%(&#+^)(#$&^_

LOL , the Falcon
edit ~heres link if u want to see it: sale-8euev-1796258420@craigslist.org

It is a VBA. Like Falcon said, not worth it.

Here is the link to the ad.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/1796258420.html

-Luigi

That is a bummer, but it just as easily could have been a clean GS. The Scooter Gods must be crazy.

Good finds are still out there so don't give up. I'm amazed at the scooters that have been coming out of barns lately.

you are right -
i dont Need another bike anyway --i'm just crazy ///
but for knowings sake --what you guys think it is worth ? its probably a total rebuild to get rid of surface rust everywhere --But alot of the parts can be refurbished. i am just curious as i dont think i want to take it on even if it was 1/2 the price listed....