Modern Vespa

I think I've spotted my first local bodge. With the scooter community in Cleveland so active, you wouldn't think this could happen here...

So, this ad is pretty thin on details, but the scooter in question features two-tone paint, low mileage as indicated by the odometer, and rear reflectors conveniently placed to cover up square license plate mounting holes.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/6010992621.html





Is it a bodge? If so, what other giveaways did I miss?

If rivets are the giveaway then all my scoots are bodges.

...that type of rivet that has hole in the middle.

Mine too.

someone has sold us bodges!

What about this one? Seems unfamiliar around here..

Asking only $11,500. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sunshine-west/scooters/1964-vespa/1143530474

Well I tried!
but guess no-one really wanted it!

1965 vespa
condition: excellent
engine displacement (CC): 150
fuel: diesel
paint color: white
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Official 1965 Vespa. Works great, official title will be delivered with scooter.

So are those stupid bolt on star shaped wheel embelisher things the new yellow stand boots?

One thing that seems to be a theme, though not in all cases, is that most of the bodged scooters have single seats. When I was first into scootering in the early 80's there wasn't any imported crap, it was good honest home grown bodges. There certainly wasn't many ( vespa,s) with single seats. They seem to be everywhere now. Obviously I can only speak for the uk...

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/6160966106.html

PLEASE READ THE WHOLE AD PRIOR TO MAKING AN INQUIRY. THANK YOU.

I purchased the bike in 2005. It was fully restored by a Vespa enthusiast. I rode it about 200 miles. I am selling it due to the lack of use and getting old! It has always been garaged (with climate control). Check the internet. They sell for $3-7k.

I have a clear MD title in hand. Extra Parts: keys, spark plugs, rear view mirrors, cables (clutch, gas), tire tube, etc

Odometer shows 21565 miles. I am not sure if the odometer is working. Tires are almost new with lots of tread. It is a very solid Vespa.

I tried to run it about 7 years ago. It did not start. I had a Vespa mechanic come over. He said the Coil was bad. I purchased the part a few months later but, did not fix it. You need to drain gas mix, add new mix, change the spark plug (included) and coil (included). I would also recommend changing the gear box oil to be on the safe side. I cannot perform the aforementioned because we live in an apartment complex.

WILL ONLY DEAL FACE TO FACE WITH A "REAL" BUYER WITH CASH IN HAND.
WILL NOT SHIP.
WILL IGNORE LOW BALL OFFERS.