An interesting change of mind by Piaggio, with the return of the Vespa PX scooter. For eco (and possibly commercial) reasons, the Vespa PX disappeared from the market, as the company concentrated on its 'twist and go' range. But it is now being re-launched by Piaggio, shown off recently at […]
Tag: scooter
Tribute Vespa scooter by Digital Veneer
If you thought the cost of a fully-renovated vintage scoot was a bit pricey, you'll be seriously knocked back by the cost of the Tribute Vespa – and its not even a vintage model. According to makers, Digital Veneer, each brand new Vespa is transformed by craftsmen into 'an authentic […]
eBay watch: 1960 Vespa 150
Tasty scooter – and right now, this Vespa 150 is under £1,000. Not bad considering this 1960 model has had a full restoration as recently as 2009, with an engine overhaul, new electrics and plenty of cosmetic work too, judging by the paint job and those seats. The MOT runs […]
Mini creates the 'mod' electric scooter
Big thanks to Chuck Dicken, who spotted this over on the Der Spiegel site – the news that BMW's Mini offshoot is moving into the scooter market. Specfically the electric scooter market. As you can see from the image above, the company has already given the 'mod treatment' to one […]
Vintage Vespa tricycle at auction
If you want this, you'll have to act quick – as the auction for this Vintage Vespa tricycle is tomorrow (Saturday) and the estimate is cheap. It's up at the Ross-on-Wye Salerooms, Millpond Street, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AP and comes with pretty much no detail on the site – I […]
eBay watch: 1959 Sun Wasp 175cc scooter
Interesting collector's piece on eBay right now – and the bidding is currently at just 99 pence for this 1959 Sun Wasp 175cc scooter. Described as being in 'good running order' (not bad something over 50 years old), it's had a rough 'n' ready paint job that probably needs attending […]
eBay watch: 1961 Vespa Sportique
A tasty-looking scooter on eBay right now, with this 1961 Vespa Sportique, which is currently at an equally-tasty price. According to the seller, the scooter was imported from Italy and authentically restored by Scooterworks in London in 2004. Since then it has been maintained by Scooterworks and is being sold […]
eBay watch: 1961 Vespa VBB scooter
Looking for something to keep you amused and busy over the winters months? Check out this Vespa VBB scooter, available on eBay. Dating back to 1961 (and with a dating certificate to prove it), the scoot is being sold as a 'non runner', which doesn't give much away. You'll have […]
