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$4,750
Used 1963 Vespa Classic / Vintage
150 S
1963 Vespa VBB 150Happy to ship to your door and in most cases pay all the shipping - in the USAA part of Italian History Vespa . The name means Wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. of Pontedera , Italy Vespa 150 Year: 1963Model: VBB 150Dimensions: Length 1770mm width 670mmSeat Height: 810mmDry Weight: 89.5kgElectrical System: Upgraded 12volt Horse Power: 7.7 Engine: Two stroke, single cylinderCylinder 145.5ccCooling: Air cooled, forcedInduction: Rotary valve Clutch: Wet, multi-plateTransmission: 4 Speed, grip shiftSuspension: Mono shock with damper Brakes: Drum Wheels: Interchangeable with split rimTires: 3.5 x 10Top Speed 105km/hCarburetor: 20/17Compression Ratio: 7.7:1Fuel Capacity: 7.7L The RestorationIts been 60 years since this Vespa was born, it deserved a complete restoration.The Vespa was completely taken apart and complete and professional restoration was performed. The FrameThe Vespa is a uni-body frame and after 60 years on this earth rust is enviable. After complete disassembly, the frame was dipped in HydrochloricAcid, this removes all the rust you see and all the rust you dont see, then the frame was repaired and after as an extra measure, the frame was dipped in a Hot-dip galvanizing process of immersing iron or steel in a bath of molten zinc to produce a corrosion resistant, multi-layered coating of zinc-iron alloy. Paint and Body After The frame was dipped in Hydrochloric Acid, any imperfections are repaired with Metal Filling (Bondo filling is never used, Bondo is body filling and a substandard way to fill imperfections in metal, its a resin of mix of talc and plastic and over time It cracks and discolors the finished paint job) after galvanized to prevent rust, Then the frame was professionally painted with 3M primer and paint by a professional with 30 years experience of painting motorcycles and motor scooters. AssemblyEverything that could and should have been replaced was replaced with original Vespa parts from the entire electrical system to every bolt, washer, and nut. The engine was completely rebuilt , everything in the engine was replaced new with the exception of the original cases of the engine. This was as complete of a restoration as possible. Shipping Happy to handle the shipping to your (the buyers) residence or business and in some cases happy to pay the shipping.Payment Credit Cards accepted
Private Seller
Los Angeles, CA