Post by Devo McDuff on Jun 7, 2010 0:02:22 GMT
I went to see this sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-motorbikes-motorcycles-scooters-Vintage-Vespa-Completely-restored-WARRANTY-REGO-TILL-MAY-2010-W0QQAdIdZ208186200 last night. It's an original VBB frame but has been restored by www.gasoline.com.au and had a 150 Stella engine put in.
What are people's thoughts on these? Does it increase or reduce value? It pulled well when I was test-riding it, better than a standard PX 125. It should also be reliable. But then technically the scooter isn't really a Vespa anymore is it?
The frame is gorgeous, I love the shape and the original details like the speedometer. Great paint job and seat too.
On the negative side the front mudguard is a bit dented (said someone bumped it when it was parked) , though it's not overly noticable. There's also a bit of rust on the centre stand, headlight trim, flywheel cover and mudguard itself - to be expected with him living next to the sea. I reckon it could be tidied up pretty well though. Front brake had a lot of play in it (though maybe it's supposed to be like that? He said he was told by Gasoline that the front brake is only responsible for 10% of the braking) and rear brake was strong but a little bit jerky.
The French bloke selling has it listed at $4600 but said he has had an offer yesterday for $4000 that he has delayed accepting until he had seen me, yes sure. I didn't bite and said just let me know if it falls through. He said that if I could let him know by today if I'm interested, why would he need me to do that if he already has a buyer?
I think I might offer him $3000 and see what he says. That includes a cover, chain, helmet (decent Momo one) and a years registration.
What are people's thoughts on these? Does it increase or reduce value? It pulled well when I was test-riding it, better than a standard PX 125. It should also be reliable. But then technically the scooter isn't really a Vespa anymore is it?
The frame is gorgeous, I love the shape and the original details like the speedometer. Great paint job and seat too.
On the negative side the front mudguard is a bit dented (said someone bumped it when it was parked) , though it's not overly noticable. There's also a bit of rust on the centre stand, headlight trim, flywheel cover and mudguard itself - to be expected with him living next to the sea. I reckon it could be tidied up pretty well though. Front brake had a lot of play in it (though maybe it's supposed to be like that? He said he was told by Gasoline that the front brake is only responsible for 10% of the braking) and rear brake was strong but a little bit jerky.
The French bloke selling has it listed at $4600 but said he has had an offer yesterday for $4000 that he has delayed accepting until he had seen me, yes sure. I didn't bite and said just let me know if it falls through. He said that if I could let him know by today if I'm interested, why would he need me to do that if he already has a buyer?
I think I might offer him $3000 and see what he says. That includes a cover, chain, helmet (decent Momo one) and a years registration.
Doh. Not that it matters, I wouldn't have gone over $4000. Though I checked with the shop that restored it and he paid $7000 a year ago. Blimey.