Vespa Restorations

Sergio's '58 VNA

 1964 Vespa 50  

 PX 125

1969 150cc Super  (A beautiful 150 Super with a lot of sentimental value)

Another '58 VNA  (Amazing! The present owner bought this Vespa new, in Italy in 1958 )

A little beauty: a '58 VNA ( A nice oldie rescued from the scrap heap)

"The story of the Black VBB" (the chain of disasters following the purchase of a Vietnam Vespa)

                

 

 

                           

 

 

                           

 

                           

                           

 

 

                                

 

                          

                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here is the final result after a few weeks of work and the loving care provided by the Motorcycle Paint Clinic in Melbourne

These Vespa PX200 were used to tow trailers carrying advertising signs. The stress applied to the frames was enough

to cause them to tear and bend around the rear suspension attachment point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beautiful Vespa (all Italian genuine parts) was brought to my workshop completely dismantled.

After some tender loving care is now turning heads as Daniel, its proud owner, rides it around Melbourne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An example of the versatility of the Vespa frame:

This '63 VBB Vespa was imported from Bali after it was cut in the middle and a 20cm section was added to the frame to make it longer. A tank was then fitted so that the rear could be cut down to lower the seat. The tail was also stretched and made pointy.

When I took the job, the engine was a disaster and I ended up replacing it with one from a PX 200 Vespa. The electrical system was not conform to Australian regulations and it required major modifications. It now has a battery that drives the indicators and the horn. The foot gear control turned out to be too difficult to use and  it had to be removed. The gear selection is now through a twist handle grip as in any other Vespa.

It took quite an effort to comply with Australian regulations to render this vehicle roadworthy but it is finally registered and being regularly driven.