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lone_airedale UTC details Addicted GT200 Joined: UTC Posts: 554 Location: Oregon
lone_airedale Addicted GT200 Joined: UTC Posts: 554 Location: Oregon	UTC quote My first Vespa - 1966 150 Sprint

macgerk77 UTC details Molto Verboso Wrecked '61 VNB '65 Allstate '74 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 1922 Location: PNW
macgerk77 Molto Verboso Wrecked '61 VNB '65 Allstate '74 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 1922 Location: PNW	UTC quote Thanks dude, I needed that

Fabio0922 UTC details Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)
Fabio0922 Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)	UTC quote Found this on ebay Do yourself a favour and read the details on the eBay listing What a load of bull 1963 VESPA VBB PINK ! - 100% Rebult - Original Italian Frame - all new parts ! http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=171033591879&siteId=0&isClassified=false

Ginch UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 74 Super, 75 Super, PX project, LML off-roader and '66 Blue Badge Smallframe Joined: UTC Posts: 9112 Location: Ballarat VIC, Australia
Ginch Veni, Vidi, Posti 74 Super, 75 Super, PX project, LML off-roader and '66 Blue Badge Smallframe Joined: UTC Posts: 9112 Location: Ballarat VIC, Australia	UTC quote Fabio0922 wrote: 1963 VESPA VBB PINK ! - 100% Rebult - Original Italian Frame - all new parts ! "I have a source in Asia who finds these rare scooters for me and restores them to my exacting American expectations." Somebody call the dictionary and tell them to redefine "exacting".

joshzingzing UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti px200 cutdown,px180,px150. Puch SR. Puch scooterette Joined: UTC Posts: 5109 Location: west aus
joshzingzing Veni, Vidi, Posti px200 cutdown,px180,px150. Puch SR. Puch scooterette Joined: UTC Posts: 5109 Location: west aus	UTC quote i really like pink though

blackbart UTC details Molto Verboso Joined: UTC Posts: 1220 Location: NC, USA
blackbart Molto Verboso Joined: UTC Posts: 1220 Location: NC, USA	UTC quote vespa.restorer out of Pasadena has a lot of ebay ads lately. Makes it harder to tell. Too much verbiage. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vespa-PX-150-1979-FREE-SHIPPING-Vintage-Classic-Ca-Scooter-2-5-Day-delivery-/140968196383?pt=Scooters_Mopeds&hash=item20d25bf91f#ht_6514wt_1167

Fabio0922 UTC details Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)
Fabio0922 Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)	UTC quote And one more from the same guy in Vegas http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=151029444885&siteId=0&isClassified=false Ready to fly

Gaseous_Clay UTC details Addicted 1978 P200E, 1963 GS 160 Joined: UTC Posts: 663 Location: Decatur, GA
Gaseous_Clay Addicted 1978 P200E, 1963 GS 160 Joined: UTC Posts: 663 Location: Decatur, GA	UTC quote 'Supra' http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/mcy/3790164378.html

SammyM

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1965 Sprint 166, 2008 LXS150

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Posts: 523
Location: Ventura, CA

SammyM

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1965 Sprint 166, 2008 LXS150

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Posts: 523
Location: Ventura, CA

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Bar Italia Classics wrote:

Where are you finding this shop called Roman Holidays in Wichita? I was going to call them and find out why this seller says that they restored a bike that is so obviously straight out of Vietnam.

There is no such business that I could find.

I've seen them several times on ebay with obvious Vietnam restorations. They sell through one of those 3rd party isoldit companies.

modkuo UTC details Addicted '79 P200, '74 VBC Super, 1978 Rally 200, 1978 Bravo Super Deluxe Joined: UTC Posts: 827 Location: 32° 37' 40" N, 117° 2' 53" W
modkuo Addicted '79 P200, '74 VBC Super, 1978 Rally 200, 1978 Bravo Super Deluxe Joined: UTC Posts: 827 Location: 32° 37' 40" N, 117° 2' 53" W	UTC quote http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/3810485076.html mint condition classic up for grabs!

Vader19 UTC details Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!
RIP Vader19 Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!	UTC quote modkuo wrote: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/3810485076.html mint condition classic up for grabs! Haaahaha.. Do you think it's safe to Go for Liftoff with the ejector seats already deployed?

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'79 P200, '74 VBC Super, 1978 Rally 200, 1978 Bravo Super Deluxe

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Location: 32° 37' 40" N, 117° 2' 53" W

modkuo

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'79 P200, '74 VBC Super, 1978 Rally 200, 1978 Bravo Super Deluxe

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Location: 32° 37' 40" N, 117° 2' 53" W

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its up somewhere in your neck of the woods.....rent it for the weekend of Amerivespa...

truck it down for obvious safety reasons, unload around the corner where no one can see, then ride up all ace-face.

borrow the legendary white desert boots, some skinny jeans, a fred perry with nutty boy suspenders and you are set to hang with the cool kids.

Imagine the looks and crowd response....that would be classic!

Vader19 UTC details Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!
RIP Vader19 Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!	UTC quote modkuo wrote: white desert boots, some skinny jeans, a fred perry with nutty boy suspenders and you are set .that would be classic! Like these suspenders right?

jamesjohn UTC details Ossessionato 1970 Vespa Rally 180 Joined: UTC Posts: 4145 Location: Denton Tx.
jamesjohn Ossessionato 1970 Vespa Rally 180 Joined: UTC Posts: 4145 Location: Denton Tx.	UTC quote lol I would pay money to see that.

Grem UTC details Hooked 2007 LX50 Joined: UTC Posts: 122 Location: Norfolk, England
Grem Hooked 2007 LX50 Joined: UTC Posts: 122 Location: Norfolk, England	UTC quote Been trying to learn how to spot the bodges, thought id have a quick browse of gumtree, this is one of the only 3 'restored' vespas I could find. Am I correct in saying this could be a little fishy? http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/1965-vespa-super-150-fully-restored-rare-italian-model/1016379389 Please correct me if I am wrong, also please no hate! I am new to this

macgerk77 UTC details Molto Verboso Wrecked '61 VNB '65 Allstate '74 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 1922 Location: PNW
macgerk77 Molto Verboso Wrecked '61 VNB '65 Allstate '74 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 1922 Location: PNW	UTC quote What's fishy about it?

jamesjohn UTC details Ossessionato 1970 Vespa Rally 180 Joined: UTC Posts: 4145 Location: Denton Tx.
jamesjohn Ossessionato 1970 Vespa Rally 180 Joined: UTC Posts: 4145 Location: Denton Tx.	UTC quote stitching on the seat, vbb cowls on a super...

Fabio0922 UTC details Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)
Fabio0922 Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)	UTC quote And that crest up front!!!! Fishy....Fishy....Fishy!!!

Fabio0922 UTC details Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)
Fabio0922 Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)	UTC quote Fabio0922 wrote: And that crest up front!!!! Fishy....Fishy....Fishy!!!

Fabio0922 UTC details Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)
Fabio0922 Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)	UTC quote This one was spotted by Ginch in deal of the day. I think it belongs to bodge http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=321127662793

Fabio0922 UTC details Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)
Fabio0922 Hooked Allstate 1963 Joined: UTC Posts: 396 Location: Melbourne (Australia)	UTC quote Fabio0922 wrote: This one was spotted by Ginch in deal of the day. I think it belongs to bodge http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=321127662793

lungfish UTC details Hooked 1974 Rally 200, 1976 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 161
lungfish Hooked 1974 Rally 200, 1976 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 161	UTC quote Here's one for you....enjoy! http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/3746443373.html

khittner UTC details Hooked P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 353 Location: East Lansing, MI
khittner Hooked P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 353 Location: East Lansing, MI	UTC quote It might be a fair trade for a Triumph Stag that he says he'll take---one of the worst cars ever made.

Ace Rimmer UTC details Hooked Mid 90's PX177E (Polini) Arcobelano Joined: UTC Posts: 303 Location: Florida, US
Ace Rimmer Hooked Mid 90's PX177E (Polini) Arcobelano Joined: UTC Posts: 303 Location: Florida, US	UTC quote This guy has been trying to pawn this bike off on someone for years, it always pops up on CL from time to time. I love that seller says "I hate to use the word 'perfect' but that's how I see its condition.", then immediately states "I can get it up around 45mph." http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/mcy/3834960475.html

Vader19 UTC details Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!
RIP Vader19 Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!	UTC quote Ace Rimmer wrote: This guy has been trying to pawn this bike off on someone for years, it always pops up on CL from time to time. I love that seller says "I hate to use the word 'perfect' but that's how I see its condition.", then immediately states "I can get it up around 45mph." http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/mcy/3834960475.html just send him this:

lungfish UTC details Hooked 1974 Rally 200, 1976 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 161
lungfish Hooked 1974 Rally 200, 1976 Rally 200 Joined: UTC Posts: 161	UTC quote He said "get it up"...hehehehheehheeheh.

flyngti

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1959 VBA, 1959 Allstate boat anchor

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Location: Snohomish, WA

flyngti

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1959 VBA, 1959 Allstate boat anchor

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Location: Snohomish, WA

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Clearly lying or...?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/3838896695.html

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WHOEVER KEEPS FLAGGING MY ADD, PLEASE STOP, THIS IS A LEGITIMATE PRIVATE PARTY ADD, FIND SOMETHING BETTER TO DO WITH YOUR TIME.
Decided to part with my Classic 1966 Vespa VBC Super 150. This is not a Vietnamese Vespa. Came out of Oregon stored in a barn. Brought back to life by a grandpa wanting to make his granddaughter happy as she went off to college. Turns out she liked electric start and some metal around her more. It is a older restore, gets attention and looks everywhere it goes. When I purchased, it was bare bones, I added the extra's to spruce it up more to my liking. I ride it often in fair weather. Runs great, shifts and rides as it should. Motor has been gone through and electrical updated, all lights, horn, kill switch etc work as they should.. I upsized to the 10" wheels for better stability, whitewalls are near new. Replaced all brake and shifter cables. I went with the stainless light series front and rear racks, as well as the crash bars to avoid any rust in the future. There are several aftermarket dress up items added to the scoot. I also licensed with collector plate so no future tab fees. I don't see many in this condition original matching numbers, still cruising around on a daily basis.

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dr.ona UTC details Molto Verboso 59 Vespa, 65 Vespa, 66 Vespa, 57 Vespa Joined: UTC Posts: 1322 Location: Portland Oregon
dr.ona Molto Verboso 59 Vespa, 65 Vespa, 66 Vespa, 57 Vespa Joined: UTC Posts: 1322 Location: Portland Oregon	UTC quote I read that ad earlier... I don't believe him. Too many signs of being a Bodge... especially him converting it to 10" tires.

flyngti UTC details Hooked 1959 VBA, 1959 Allstate boat anchor Joined: UTC Posts: 389 Location: Snohomish, WA
flyngti Hooked 1959 VBA, 1959 Allstate boat anchor Joined: UTC Posts: 389 Location: Snohomish, WA	UTC quote People are onto him. Each time his CL ad comes up, it's flagged and brought down.

jimmyb865 UTC details nothing at all Joined: UTC Posts: 9656 Location: westla
jimmyb865 nothing at all Joined: UTC Posts: 9656 Location: westla	UTC quote This guy is at it again. All piles of shiney turds. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/3827621288.html

Ginch UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 74 Super, 75 Super, PX project, LML off-roader and '66 Blue Badge Smallframe Joined: UTC Posts: 9112 Location: Ballarat VIC, Australia
Ginch Veni, Vidi, Posti 74 Super, 75 Super, PX project, LML off-roader and '66 Blue Badge Smallframe Joined: UTC Posts: 9112 Location: Ballarat VIC, Australia	UTC quote Quote: A 1957 Lambretta completely gutted and re-built. It now has a Honda 125 sports automatic engine, manufactured by Honda for this lambretta bike. All original metal panels have been thrown away (due to rust) then have all been replaced with fibre glass panels, which have then been sprayed with Amorite by my grandson. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281116772586

Grem UTC details Hooked 2007 LX50 Joined: UTC Posts: 122 Location: Norfolk, England
Grem Hooked 2007 LX50 Joined: UTC Posts: 122 Location: Norfolk, England	UTC quote So, so, so wrong on many levels

Vader19 UTC details Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!
RIP Vader19 Mr. Clean P,SUPER,V90, 50 Special Joined: UTC Posts: 10205 Location: This is't my locker!	UTC quote looks like a prop bike from Running Man or some cheesey sci movie... It's wonderful.

Ace Rimmer

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Mid 90's PX177E (Polini) Arcobelano

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Ace Rimmer

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Mid 90's PX177E (Polini) Arcobelano

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Location: Florida, US

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Ginch wrote:

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A 1957 Lambretta completely gutted and re-built. It now has a Honda 125 sports automatic engine, manufactured by Honda for this lambretta bike. All original metal panels have been thrown away (due to rust) then have all been replaced with fibre glass panels, which have then been sprayed with Amorite by my grandson.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281116772586

I read somewhere that a Taiwanese scooter company is making plastic Lambretta badged scooters with 125cc and cvt trannys.

67GT125 UTC details Addicted 1967 Granturismo 177, 1979 P200E, 1974 Primavera 125 Hooligans S/C WA/TX/LA/FL Joined: UTC Posts: 723 Location: Meritt Island, FL
67GT125 Addicted 1967 Granturismo 177, 1979 P200E, 1974 Primavera 125 Hooligans S/C WA/TX/LA/FL Joined: UTC Posts: 723 Location: Meritt Island, FL	UTC quote Sacrilege...

scootnwinn UTC details Hooked 1981 Vespa P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 462 Location: Tierra Azul, NM
scootnwinn Hooked 1981 Vespa P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 462 Location: Tierra Azul, NM	UTC quote someone needs to track that Lambretta killer down and render appropriate scooter justice...

nigelthefish UTC details Ossessionato ET2, PX150 Joined: UTC Posts: 3410 Location: Denver CO
nigelthefish Ossessionato ET2, PX150 Joined: UTC Posts: 3410 Location: Denver CO	UTC quote Not sure which is worse, that Lambretta or the sofa....

astromags UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti '80 P200E, '76 Primavera 125 ET3. '59 Vespa 150 Joined: UTC Posts: 6897 Location: GT, Texas
astromags Veni, Vidi, Posti '80 P200E, '76 Primavera 125 ET3. '59 Vespa 150 Joined: UTC Posts: 6897 Location: GT, Texas	UTC quote Vader19 wrote: looks like a prop bike from Running Man or some cheesey sci movie... It's wonderful. I'm going with Vader on this one. If Akira rode a Lambretta...

scootnwinn UTC details Hooked 1981 Vespa P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 462 Location: Tierra Azul, NM
scootnwinn Hooked 1981 Vespa P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 462 Location: Tierra Azul, NM	UTC quote astromags wrote: Vader19 wrote: looks like a prop bike from Running Man or some cheesey sci movie... It's wonderful. I'm going with Vader on this one. If Akira rode a Lambretta... I'm ok with the paint just ok. But the engine hacking...

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Veni, Vidi, Posti

74 Super, 75 Super, PX project, LML off-roader and '66 Blue Badge Smallframe

Joined: UTC
Posts: 9112
Location: Ballarat VIC, Australia

Ginch

Veni, Vidi, Posti

74 Super, 75 Super, PX project, LML off-roader and '66 Blue Badge Smallframe

Joined: UTC
Posts: 9112
Location: Ballarat VIC, Australia

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scootnwinn wrote:

astromags wrote:

Vader19 wrote:

looks like a prop bike from Running Man or some cheesey sci movie...
It's wonderful.

I'm going with Vader on this one.

If Akira rode a Lambretta...

I'm ok with the paint just ok. But the engine hacking...

Hey! Someone went to a lot of trouble to make that Lambretta into a monstrous and twee reincarnation of a vintage (in the Jimmyb865 sense) LX125. And personally I think they got it in one.

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