VESPA SCOOTERS CLASSIC 2-STROKE MODELS 1960-2008. THE ESSENTIAL BUYER'S GUIDE

Contents
Introduction – the purpose of this book
1 Is it the right scooter for you? – marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Vespa scooter – will you get along together?
4 Relative values – which model for you?
5 Before you buy – be well informed
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation – 60 minutes for years of enjoyment
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is essential!
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more than you think
14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Problems due to lack of use – just like their owners, scooters need exercise!
16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the Vespa world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips
Index

Features

• No other Vespa buyer's guide on the market
• Full colour illustrations of the major problem areas
• Easy-to-follow, jargon-free text
• Filled with essential tips to avoid buying a dud
• Includes a quick check guide as well as a full inspection plan
• Examines the reality of living with a classic Vespa
• Handy size to take with you when viewing a scooter
• Examines whether restoration is a realistic option
• Includes useful contacts for Vespa clubs and parts suppliers
• Perfect for the experienced & inexperienced buyer alike
Description

Stop! Don’t buy a classic Vespa without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Learn how to spot a bad scooter quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right classic Vespa at the right price!
Synopsis

The two stroke Vespa is rightly regarded as an iconic scooter. It’s initial purpose was to provide low cost transportation to the masses in the 1950s, but it evolved through the vibrant ’60s to became a symbol of the burgeoning youth culture, and on into the ’90s when it became firmly entrenched as an Italian icon. The history of this phenomenon has been well documented, as has the subculture that surrounds it, but there has been no previous attempt to provide a guide to buying one of these classic scooters. This book will help ensure that you avoid the main pitfalls and end up with your very own slice of La Dolce Vita on the driveway.
Additional Information

Models covered: Sprint, Super, Rally, Sprint Veloce, GTR ,TS, PX 125, 150, 200 and all Smallframe models (excludes Cosa). Also useful for LML and Bajaj models